Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 20 - A sedan passed too close on E Tremont Ave. An 18-year-old e-bike rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and dangerous passing. The street left the cyclist bleeding and in shock.

An 18-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on E Tremont Ave at Washington Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan passed too closely and struck the cyclist, causing knee and foot injuries and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The e-bike's front end took the impact. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A black Mercedes, fleeing police, struck Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue. The impact hurled him through the air, dragging him 100 feet. Mitchell died at the scene. The driver fled. Two memorials now mark the spot where he fell.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 14, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, a 43-year-old father, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx. Witnesses and video show a police van chasing a speeding Mercedes before the crash, raising questions about NYPD pursuit policy. The article notes, 'A police van was in pursuit of the speeding Mercedes, according to video obtained by Streetsblog.' The NYPD’s policy restricts chases to serious crimes and discourages them in residential areas, yet the pursuit occurred near homes and a bodega. The department declined to comment. The crash highlights risks from high-speed chases and inconsistent enforcement of pursuit guidelines.

• Police Chase Ends In Bronx Fatality, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

May 11 - A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 8 - Two sedans collided on E 178 St. A 56-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion. Police cite driver inattention. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed at E 178 St and Bathgate Ave in the Bronx. A 56-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering a head abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors from those injured. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.

Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1252-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

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 - Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 1 - A sedan turned wrong on E Tremont Ave. The car struck a 17-year-old cyclist. The boy was ejected, hit his head, and suffered whiplash. The driver’s mistake left the street scarred.

A sedan making a U-turn on E Tremont Ave collided with a 17-year-old cyclist traveling straight. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was the listed contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the police report first cites the driver’s improper turn as the cause. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A sedan struck a diesel truck’s rear on the Cross Bronx. One young driver suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and vehicular factors. Metal and glass, sudden pain, the city’s endless toll.

A sedan collided with the rear of a diesel tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in the sedan was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt, underscoring the risks faced by vehicle occupants on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 20 - Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided on Washington Avenue. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:51 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles—a 2011 Honda sedan and a 2019 SUV—were involved. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, while the SUV was starting from parking. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Police identified 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Three male occupants, aged 28, 41, and 53, were injured with whiplash and upper body injuries including back, chest, and shoulder. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the sedan was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver error in speed management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a box truck ahead. Four sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:49 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling west. The sedan's center front end impacted the box truck, which sustained no damage. The sedan carried four occupants, all injured with neck or back pain and whiplash complaints. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were cited for the box truck driver. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The collision resulted from the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19