Marine Park’s corners bleed. The fixes wait.

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

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 2025-11-03

May 26 - A firetruck and motorcycle met at Avenue U and Flatbush. Sirens screamed. Metal struck metal. The rider fell. Medics rushed him to Brookdale. He died. The driver stayed. Police circled the scene. The city’s streets claimed another life.

According to NY Daily News (published May 26, 2025), a 30-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an FDNY truck at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late Sunday night. The article states, “The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said.” The victim was traveling west on Avenue U; the firetruck was heading south on Flatbush. The FDNY driver, age 49, remained at the scene. Police are investigating. No names have been released. The crash highlights the dangers at busy intersections, even when emergency vehicles use lights and sirens. The incident underscores the risks faced by all road users in New York City’s complex traffic environment.

• Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision, NY Daily News, 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 2025-11-03

May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."

• Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16

May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.

The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.

• Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-05-13

May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.

ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.

• NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30