Ocean Hill Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 23 - A sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling westbound collided with a bicyclist heading north. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bicycle. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors from the sedan driver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A sedan making a left turn on Eastern Parkway struck its front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and shock. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The passenger was restrained but suffered serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The front passenger, a 70-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstruction led to the collision impacting the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A westbound SUV was struck on its left side by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Saint Johns Place. Two occupants in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed; the crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 9:06 AM on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2006 Kia sedan making a left turn from a northbound direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants: a 74-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger. Both were conscious but sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was executing a left turn at the time of collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure related to the left-turning maneuver impacting the SUV's side. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A 21-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and injured on Pitkin Avenue. The unlicensed rider suffered back contusions. The moped’s front end was smashed. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male moped driver was traveling east on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:03 when he crashed. The moped sustained center front-end damage. The driver, unlicensed, was partially ejected and suffered back contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene and wore a helmet. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. No contributing factors were listed in the report, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. No victim actions or errors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - Two cars collided on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Sedan hit stopped SUV. Woman at the wheel hurt her face. System failed to keep danger at bay.

According to the police report, two vehicles crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15 AM. Both the SUV and sedan were westbound. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the sedan struck its rear. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. The 36-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered facial abrasions. She was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was also a licensed woman. The crash shows the risk of driver distraction. No contributing factors were attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - E-bike struck a 76-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed at the intersection. Driver inattention listed as a factor. Hip and leg injuries. No ejection. Impact hit center front of the bike.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Broadway near Granite Street in Brooklyn struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The woman suffered serious injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A sedan traveling south collided with multiple parked SUVs on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and one passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the sedan’s front and the SUVs’ rear ends. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, at 11:23 p.m. on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Honda sedan traveling south struck two parked SUVs, a 2022 Jeep and a 2016 Acura, both stationary and damaged at their center back ends. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan carried two occupants: a male driver and a female passenger. The passenger, age 48, was conscious and injured with neck pain and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the cause unspecified, but the impact clearly involved a moving sedan striking parked vehicles, resulting in injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 14 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 24-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Broadway. The impact partially ejected her, causing a concussion and head injury. The collision left the rider in shock, highlighting driver failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Hancock Street around 3 p.m. A station wagon/SUV traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. She was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the bike was damaged on the left side doors. The victim was left in shock following the impact. The report focuses on the SUV driver's errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - Two SUVs slammed together on Eastern Parkway. A 65-year-old woman and a 9-year-old girl were hurt. Driver distraction and unsafe moves led to injuries. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed while changing lanes on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 17:35. The impact struck the left front of a 2018 Nissan and the right rear of a 2023 Ford. A 65-year-old woman driving the Nissan and a 9-year-old girl riding with her suffered back, chest, and whiplash injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. Unsafe lane changing is also cited. No pedestrian was involved. The crash highlights driver error as the key factor in the injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - SUV slammed into slowing sedan on Fulton. Two women inside sedan suffered neck injuries. Police cited SUV driver for inattention and following too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV rear-ended a 2022 Honda sedan slowing or stopping on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 19:38. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both women, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious, restrained, and not ejected. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles. The report highlights driver errors by the SUV operator. No fault is attributed to the injured sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Council Member Chi Ossé joined activists at Nostrand Avenue station. They blasted Governor Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing. The delay halts elevator upgrades, trapping seniors, parents, and disabled riders. The street outside roars with traffic. The subway stays out of reach.

On July 11, 2024, Council Member Chi Ossé (District 36) stood with Riders Alliance and other advocates outside the Nostrand Avenue subway station. They protested Governor Kathy Hochul’s June 5 decision to suspend congestion pricing, a move that froze $16.5 billion in MTA upgrades, including elevators for Bed-Stuy’s busy station. The event, covered by brooklynpaper.com, highlighted the urgent need for accessibility: 'We want our elevators, we want our service, and we want it now,' said State Sen. Jabari Brisport. Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest called the delay a denial of basic rights. Ossé called Hochul’s move 'an attack on our most vulnerable constituents.' Only a quarter of city stations are wheelchair-accessible. The hold traps thousands—seniors, parents, disabled riders—forcing them to risk dangerous streets or skip transit altogether.

• Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11

Jul 9 - A 26-year-old man on a bike hit the right side doors of a parked SUV on Rockaway Avenue. He suffered back bruises. The SUV was empty. The crash exposes the hazards of parked cars and confusion on city streets.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist traveling south struck the right side doors of a parked 2023 Chevrolet SUV near 188 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn at 19:50. The bicyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No driver errors by the SUV operator were recorded. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and the confusion that can arise for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 34-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Howard Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle impacted the center front end, continuing straight eastbound.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 2:50 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver, and the damage was limited to the center front end. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway struck a 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, causing contusions and shock. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided with a pedestrian at the intersection near Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her on the right side doors, causing injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and was in shock but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, confirming the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19