Marine Park’s corners bleed. The fixes wait.

Jun 11 - Council bill aims to slow e-bikes to 15 mph. Sponsors say it will cut risk on crowded streets. The measure now sits with the transportation committee. No vote yet. Vulnerable road users wait.

Bill Int 1312-2025 was introduced June 11, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to lowering the speed limit for bicycles with electric assist,' proposes a 15 mph cap for e-bikes. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Frank Morano, Linda Lee, Mercedes Narcisse, and Keith Powers sponsored the measure. The summary states, 'This bill would lower the speed limit for e-bikes to 15 miles per hour.' The bill is pending in committee. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• File Int 1312-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 10 - A moped struck another vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. One driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as a key factor. The crash left the street marked by confusion and pain.

A moped traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with another vehicle while making a right turn at E 53rd Street. According to the police report, one driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped's front end took the brunt of the impact. No other injuries were specified in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 10 - SUV turned left on Avenue U. Moped struck. Two teens thrown, legs broken. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Night split by impact.

Two vehicles collided at Avenue U and E 66 St in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck a moped going straight. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and inexperienced. Two moped riders, ages 17 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg fractures. The moped was demolished. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was not. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both vehicles. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 10 - 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 2025-06-10

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

May 29 - A sedan and a minibike collided on Avenue T at East 66th Street. The impact broke the minibike rider’s leg. Passengers in both vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed quiet, but the crash left one child hurt and shaken.

A sedan and a minibike collided at Avenue T and East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 12-year-old male minibike rider with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan carried an 18-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male passenger, both uninjured. Three other occupants, including a 51-year-old woman and two children, were listed but not seriously hurt. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the minibike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors or violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 27 - A sedan slammed into an SUV at Utica and Fillmore. Two people, a woman and a child, suffered back injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street stayed open. The danger remained.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan were both going straight when they crashed. The impact left a 46-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl with back injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the left side doors, while the sedan sustained damage to its front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by passengers when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 27 - Canarsie residents rallied for a ferry. They want out of the transit desert. Council Member Narcisse pledged a bill for a new dock. Advocates pressed the mayor. Streets stay dangerous. The city stalls. Vulnerable road users still wait.

On May 27, 2025, Canarsie residents and advocates gathered to demand a ferry dock linking their neighborhood to Manhattan. City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse announced plans to introduce a bill mandating ferry service for Canarsie, citing 'a transportation desert' and the need for better connections. Jibreel Jalloh, leading the rally, said, 'We must bridge this gap and demand the connectivity we deserve.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams backed the call, while Sheryl Boyce stressed the need for accessible transit. City Hall said there are no current plans for a new line. According to safety analysts, adding a ferry route mainly improves transit access; without better walking or biking links to the dock, the impact on vulnerable road users remains minimal.

• Canarsie residents rally to bring ferry service to ‘transportation desert’, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-05-27

May 26 - Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver struck the rear of another car. A man suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left shock and pain in its wake.

Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue T in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. A 46-year-old man driving one car suffered neck and internal injuries and was in shock. Another 46-year-old male occupant was also involved, with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one hit in the right rear bumper and the other in the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 26 - 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

May 25 - A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 25 - 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

May 20 - A man slipped into a Brooklyn bus depot. He took the wheel of an MTA bus with the operator still on board. He drove one block, then crashed into a parked car. No one was hurt. Police arrested him at the scene.

According to the New York Post (published May 20, 2025), a 32-year-old man entered the Ulmer Park Bus Depot in Brooklyn and drove off in a B6 MTA bus while the operator was on board. The article states, "The suspect was somehow able to drive off the lot with the operator on board, making it down the block to 25th and Cropsey avenues, where he crashed into a parked car." No injuries were reported. Police took the man into custody at the scene. The incident highlights a lapse in depot security, as the intruder was known to frequent the area and accessed the bus before the route began. The event raises questions about access controls and safety protocols at MTA facilities.

• Intruder Crashes Stolen MTA Bus, New York Post, Published 2025-05-20

May 17 - 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

May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.

• Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16