East Flatbush Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. Both suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The e-bike hit the pedestrian center front. Both were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, also sustained similar injuries. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Both individuals were conscious at the scene and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by motorized bikes in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A speeding sedan struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a front-seat passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing and speed led to the crash. The passenger was restrained but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right rear bumper of the parked SUV. A 42-year-old female front passenger in the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and following too closely. No ejection occurred. The collision also involved damage to another parked SUV nearby. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 2-year-old girl was struck while crossing East 32 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her in the face. She suffered bruising but remained conscious. The driver’s actions led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing East 32 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to young pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Senator Kevin Parker pushes Senate Bill S2984 to require NYPD officers to live in the city. He says outsiders patrol like an occupying force. Research shows residency means faster response, better trust, and fewer abuses. Mayor Adams backs the idea.

"we need an NYPD residency requirement, which the force had until 1962. To this end, I introduced Senate bill S2984, which would reinstate the requirement for all future NYPD officers." -- Kevin Parker

Senate Bill S2984, introduced by State Senator Kevin Parker, would reinstate a residency requirement for all future NYPD officers. The bill is currently a legislative proposal. Parker argues, 'we need an NYPD residency requirement, which the force had until 1962.' He highlights that over half of NYPD officers now live outside the city, undermining trust and accountability. Parker’s record includes laws on police misconduct, body cameras, and transparency. He cites a 2021 DePaul University study showing residency brings faster response times, better complaint handling, more diversity, and stronger community ties. Mayor Adams called the proposal 'a smart idea.' Parker urges Albany to act, stressing that most city civil servants already live in the five boroughs. He pledges to work on affordable housing for officers. The bill stands as one tool among many in Parker’s police reform agenda.

• OPINION: NYPD Officers Must Live in the City They Serve Rather Than Being an ‘Occupying Force’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-06

Two sedans crashed on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn just after midnight. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and upper body injuries. The front passenger was also hurt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The driver of one sedan disregarded traffic control, leading to the crash. Both the driver and front passenger, both 39 years old, were injured. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash, while the passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers and quarter panels of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Three SUVs crashed on Linden Boulevard. A 12-year-old girl in the back seat suffered a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained. No driver errors listed. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The vehicles were either stopped in traffic or moving straight ahead. A 12-year-old girl riding as a right rear passenger suffered a head abrasion. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and air bag. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The injured passenger was treated for abrasions. No further details on the cause were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two sedans smashed head-on near Clarkson Avenue. One driver, age 20, took the hit to his legs but stayed conscious. Both cars crumpled at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on near 489 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions when they struck. The 20-year-old male driver of the New York sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The Virginia sedan had no occupants at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on Nostrand Avenue late at night. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, was trapped and suffered serious leg injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with the rear of a sedan also traveling south. The motorcyclist was trapped in the wreckage and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08