East Flatbush Bleeds—City Shrugs

Council bill targets shuttered schools. Annual study flags closed sites. Speed cameras pulled from dead zones. Streets lose watchful eyes. Vulnerable walkers and riders left exposed.

Int 1106-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, by Council Members Chris Banks (primary), Kamillah Hanks, Frank Morano, and David M. Carr. The bill orders the city to study which schools have closed each year and to remove speed cameras from those erased school zones. The matter title reads: 'Annual study to identify non-operational schools and the subsequent removal of speed cameras from eliminated school speed zones.' If passed, the law would strip cameras from streets where schools once stood, erasing a layer of protection for people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1106-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

A 40-year-old man was injured crossing Rockaway Parkway with the signal when a northbound BMW sedan made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 BMW sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist riding east on E 96 St was injured when an SUV made a right turn, striking him with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 8:45 AM in Brooklyn on E 96 St near Linden Blvd, a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2019 Toyota SUV making a right turn southeast. The SUV impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, was conscious, and was not ejected from his bike. The report notes no damage to either vehicle. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a right turn while the bicyclist was going straight ahead indicates a failure to yield to the cyclist’s right of way. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked car in Brooklyn. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back contusions but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks tied to driver inattention or unspecified errors in urban settings.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:07 in Brooklyn near East 91 Street. A 31-year-old male driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling south, collided with the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating possible driver error or inattention. The damage was limited to the sedan's left rear bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors even when colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man on a Hover-1 e-scooter slammed into a bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard. Ejected, his head struck the pavement. He died at the scene. Police cited driver distraction as a contributing factor in the deadly crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a Hover-1 e-scooter collided with the right side doors of a southbound bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The report states the e-scooter rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Upon impact, he was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The data does not cite any contributing factors related to the bus driver. The report focuses on distraction as a systemic danger, underscoring the vulnerability of those outside cars and buses on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 34-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver was injured and ejected after a collision on Rockaway Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. Failure to yield right-of-way by the e-scooter driver contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 3:00 PM. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was traveling west going straight ahead when she collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the e-scooter driver. The driver was unlicensed in New York State. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed operators failing to yield in traffic, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV rear-ended a moped on Rockaway Parkway. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a serious back injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles showed heavy damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, at 11:30 PM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, a southbound moped was struck from behind by a southbound 2024 Tesla SUV. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was found unconscious at the scene, with complaints of pain or nausea. The impact crushed the center back end of the moped and the center front end of the SUV, confirming a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver and does not specify errors for the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users sharing space with larger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound pick-up truck crash on East 98 Street in Brooklyn left the female driver injured with head trauma. The collision caused shock and pain, highlighting driver inexperience as a key factor in the impact and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on East 98 Street in Brooklyn involving two northbound pick-up trucks. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact at the center back end of one truck and the center front end of the other. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and inexperience as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old man suffered back contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's left front bumper took the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Winthrop Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling southwest made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The impact caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's back, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or additional victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 77-year-old man suffered a fractured knee and dislocated foot while crossing Avenue B with the signal in Brooklyn. A sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue B and East 94 Street in Brooklyn at 7:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes no visible damage to the vehicle and no specified driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is documented, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan struck e-bike on Boyland Street. E-bike rider thrown, suffered back injury and bleeding. Police cite driver distraction. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Boyland Street in Brooklyn struck a northbound e-bike making a right turn at 14:36. The 33-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a back injury with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the e-bike rider. The crash left the vulnerable cyclist hurt while the sedan continued straight. The report details the impact at the center front end of both vehicles. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-bike rider was violently ejected and suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash occurred during a right turn. The rider lost consciousness and was severely hurt. The report cites no contributing factors beyond the driver’s actions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Lenox Road in Brooklyn at 12:30. The e-bike was traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The rider suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors explicitly, but the violent ejection and injury severity indicate a failure in controlling the vehicle during the maneuver. The rider held a permit license from New York but no other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users during turning movements in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

A taxi driver distracted behind the wheel slammed into a slowing sedan on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage, revealing the force of impact in the busy street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. A 28-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling south and slowing or stopping before the collision. The taxi struck the sedan’s center back end, damaging both vehicles’ center front and back ends. The sedan driver was the sole occupant in his vehicle, and the taxi also had one occupant. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn struck a 61-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her head. She suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver caused serious harm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue A in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 61-year-old woman crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn while the pedestrian crossed legally. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. Despite no vehicle damage, the pedestrian sustained significant harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn made a right turn at 7 p.m. and struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly caused the collision, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04