Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

A driver fled a Brooklyn traffic stop, dragging an officer with the car. The officer was hurt. The suspect vanished south on Coney Island Avenue. The search continues. Metal, flesh, and fear on Ocean Parkway.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a driver fled a traffic stop near Ocean Parkway and Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay, dragging an NYPD officer with a black Honda Pilot. The officer suffered minor injuries. ABC7 quotes, "the 36-year-old suspect fled the attempted traffic stop, dragging the officer as he drove away." Police said the driver was wanted for a prior infraction. The incident highlights the risks of traffic enforcement and the dangers posed by drivers who evade police, putting both officers and bystanders at risk.

• Driver Drags Officer Fleeing Traffic Stop, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

SUV with bad brakes struck on Kings Hwy. Three occupants hurt. One woman bled from the leg. Police cite defective brakes. The street saw chaos. Metal, flesh, shock.

A Nissan SUV traveling south on Kings Hwy at Foster Ave crashed, injuring three occupants. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective.' One 68-year-old woman, the driver, suffered a leg injury and minor bleeding. Two other occupants, both infants, sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The police highlight defective brakes as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV slammed into stopped car on Avenue I. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and flesh collide. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

Two SUVs collided on Avenue I near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, traveling east, struck it from behind. A 32-year-old woman driving the stopped vehicle suffered a neck injury. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three hurt, two elderly, in Brooklyn crash. Sedans and moped collide at unsafe speed. Neck injuries, shock, ejection. Police cite speed and failure to yield. Streets remain harsh for the vulnerable.

A crash at 5001 Kings Hwy in Brooklyn left three people injured, including two elderly passengers. According to the police report, sedans and a moped collided while traveling straight. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. One driver was ejected. Neck injuries and shock were reported among those hurt. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and yield rules. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Sedans collided on Foster Avenue. One passenger, age 69, suffered back and whiplash injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A rear-end collision between two sedans on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn left a 69-year-old passenger injured with back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was seated in the front and was conscious at the scene. Other occupants reported no injuries. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

A sedan struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue H. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Failure to yield caused the crash. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous at night.

A sedan hit a 27-year-old e-bike rider at Avenue H and East 56th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The crash happened late at night. The e-bike rider was conscious after the impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not mention injuries to the sedan driver. The streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Ambulance and sedan crashed on Glenwood Road. Two drivers injured—one with crush injuries, one with concussion. Impact tore bumpers and quarter panels. No clear cause. Brooklyn street, midday, chaos.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at Glenwood Road and East 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other. The 23-year-old sedan driver suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The 53-year-old ambulance driver sustained a concussion and back injury. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front of the ambulance and the left front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams and Commissioner Tisch push their crackdown citywide. Police target cyclists. Riders face more stops, more tickets. Streets grow tense. Enforcement rises. Vulnerable road users bear the brunt. Safety slips further from reach.

On June 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the expansion of their 'quality-of-life' pilot program at a press conference. The program, which turns routine traffic violations by cyclists into criminal summonses, will go citywide by the end of August. The matter, reported by Streetsblog NYC as 'The Crackdown This Time Edition,' drew sharp criticism from advocates and riders. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse acknowledged drivers as the main threat to pedestrians but called for consideration of drivers in transit deserts. Mayor Adams promised to consult with communities before redesigning streets. Safety analysts warn: expanding this enforcement targets vulnerable road users, discourages cycling, and shifts blame from drivers and infrastructure. The move undermines mode shift and street safety, putting cyclists and pedestrians at greater risk.

• Tuesday’s Headlines: The Crackdown This Time Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-17

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16