May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.

A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.

A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.

A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.

Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.

• Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 29 - 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 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.

A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.

According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch, New York Post, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

Apr 22 - Two cars slammed together on E 96 St and Avenue L. Three passengers hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Bodies bruised. Brooklyn streets bear the scars.

A sedan and an SUV collided at E 96 St and Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 48-year-old male rear passenger, a 25-year-old male front passenger, and a 29-year-old male driver. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured occupants were conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Sedan and pickup collided on Paerdegat 1 St. Obstructed views and driver distraction led to impact. One passenger hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Streets failed to protect.

A sedan and a pickup truck collided on Paerdegat 1 St in Brooklyn. One passenger, a 34-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and shock. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and several others shaken. Systemic dangers remain when drivers cannot see and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Council grilled DOT on parking rules. Three bills on the table: daylighting, truck parking, fine relief. Lawmakers pressed for safer intersections and less chaos. Advocates rallied for clear corners. Truckers and drivers want relief. Streets remain dangerous. Action still pending.

On April 21, 2025, the City Council’s transportation committee held a hearing on parking policy. Three bills were considered: a daylighting bill by Councilmember Julie Won to ban parking near crosswalks and require 1,000 daylighting barriers per year; a bill by Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse to waive extra fees for late parking ticket responses; and a bill by Councilmember Natasha Williams to create overnight truck parking in industrial zones. The matter summary reads: 'NYC Council to examine truck parking, daylighting and fine relief in hearing on city parking woes.' Narcisse’s bill targets fee relief for drivers who respond to violations between 45 and 90 days. Won’s daylighting bill drew support from 120 organizations. DOT faced questions on loading zones, permit abuse, and intersection safety. The hearing spotlighted the city’s struggle to balance safety for pedestrians and cyclists with business and driver concerns. No final votes yet.

• NYC Council to examine truck parking, daylighting and fine relief in hearing on city parking woes, gothamist.com, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 17 - A sedan hit a 69-year-old man crossing Avenue J. The car’s front bumper struck his head. He was left injured. The driver was making a right turn. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A 69-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing at Avenue J and East 108th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a head injury and abrasion. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 14 - A sedan struck trouble on E 79th. Two men, driver and passenger, suffered chest injuries. Both left in shock. Metal and bodies took the hit. Brooklyn night, pain and sirens.

A sedan crashed near 762 E 79th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male front passenger were injured, both suffering chest injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2009 Hyundai sedan, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10