Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ocean Hill?
Ocean Hill Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Ocean Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 24, 2025
Broken Streets, Broken Bodies
No one died in Ocean Hill this year. But the blood still runs. In the last twelve months, 285 people were hurt in crashes here. Five were left with serious injuries. Children, elders, cyclists, men and women—none spared. The numbers are not just numbers. They are broken bones, torn skin, and lives that do not heal.
Just last week, a cyclist was left bleeding from the head at Somers Street and Broadway. A bus passed too close. The man was left incoherent, blood pooling on the pavement. He was forty. He survived. Not everyone does. NYC Open Data
The Usual Suspects
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. In the past three years, they left 124 people hurt, three with serious injuries. Trucks and buses hit eight, one seriously. Motorcycles and mopeds struck six. Bikes, too, hurt four, one badly. No one is safe—not on foot, not on two wheels, not at any hour.
Leaders: Votes and Silence
Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored the bill to curb repeat speeders. Assembly Member Latrice Walker did the same. But the work is not done. Parking is still allowed up to the crosswalk in much of the district. Council Member Darlene Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban it, but the law is not yet in force. see votes
Some leaders speak, but the streets stay the same. As one advocate said after another Brooklyn crash, “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again.”
The Call
This is not fate. Every injury is a failure. Every delay is a choice. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: No more waiting. No more blood. Make Ocean Hill safe. Now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Ocean Hill sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Ocean Hill?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What has been done lately to address traffic violence in Ocean Hill?
▸ How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Ocean Hill recently?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-24
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- ‘City of … Sort Of’: How Do The ‘Outer Transit Zone’ Parking Mandate Reductions Work?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-26
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
- File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30
- Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11
- Brooklynites fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-06-10
- Hochul’s Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-10
- NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02
Other Representatives
District 55
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 41
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Ocean Hill Ocean Hill sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 73, District 41, AD 55, SD 25, Brooklyn CB16.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Ocean Hill
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Cyclist on Herkimer▸A sedan struck a cyclist on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered arm injuries. The crash left the cyclist hurt. The car showed no damage. System failed the vulnerable.
A crash on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling east when it collided with a cyclist, also heading east. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm, including a fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 44-year-old man, showed no damage. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but the primary cause cited was driver distraction. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A sedan struck a cyclist on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered arm injuries. The crash left the cyclist hurt. The car showed no damage. System failed the vulnerable.
A crash on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling east when it collided with a cyclist, also heading east. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his arm, including a fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 44-year-old man, showed no damage. No helmet use was noted for the cyclist, but the primary cause cited was driver distraction. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.
Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.
Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.▸Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.
Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
Int 1288-2025Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
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File Int 1288-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.
Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.
- File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
Int 1287-2025Nurse co-sponsors student bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.▸Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
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File Int 1287-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.
- File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28
S 8117Brisport votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27
Taxi Struck by Merging Sedan on Roosevelt Place▸A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A taxi sat parked on Roosevelt Place. A sedan merged and struck its rear bumper. Seven people inside both cars. Two injured, one with head wounds. Night fell on Brooklyn. Metal met metal. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
Two vehicles collided on Roosevelt Place near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a taxi was parked when a sedan merged and hit the taxi's left rear bumper. Seven people were involved. Two passengers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head wounds and minor bleeding, and a 36-year-old man reported neck pain. The rest, including a 6-year-old child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No mention of helmet or signal violations appears in the report. The crash underscores the risks faced by passengers and occupants, even when vehicles are parked or merging.
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run▸A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.
According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-05-26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash▸A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-25
Speeding Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway▸Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Two sedans crashed hard on Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal into metal. Two people hurt, chests slammed. Brooklyn street, morning rush, danger in motion.
Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at Thomas S Boyland Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds. A 54-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 62-year-old woman riding as front passenger suffered chest injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck both cars at the front, showing the force of speed unchecked.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Rockaway Avenue▸A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
-
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A sedan hit an e-scooter on Rockaway Avenue. The scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. The city kept moving.
A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with an eastbound e-scooter near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 26-year-old male e-scooter rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end struck the left side of the e-scooter. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
- Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Passengers took the worst of it. Head injuries. Pain. Shock. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 32-year-old rear passenger and a 38-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and pain. Both drivers were listed as uninjured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The crash left two passengers hurt, underscoring the risk for those riding inside. No mention of helmet or signal use appeared in the report.
Sedan and Bus Crash on Eastern Parkway Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A sedan slammed into a bus on Eastern Parkway. Two drivers hurt. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan and a bus collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two drivers, a 21-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' caused the crash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
Int 0193-2024Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01