• Man killed in hit-and-run near the Cross Bronx Expressway, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-12-01

Nov 28 - Amanda Farías rides the ferry and pitches herself for Council Speaker. She backs transit, e-scooters, protected lanes, daylighting, and stronger enforcement. Riders, pedestrians, and cyclists are on the line.

Bill number: N/A. Status: Leadership contest for Council Speaker. Committee: N/A. Key dates: interview and article published 2025-11-28. Streetsblog NYC ran "Not So Fast! We Rode NYC Ferry with Would-Be Council Speaker Amanda Farías." Farías rode the ferry and pitched herself on transit and street safety. She voiced support for congestion pricing, six-minute service, e-scooter expansion, protected bike lanes, daylighting, and stronger parking and bus-lane enforcement. She framed outreach and phased implementation as priorities. Julie Menin is quoted claiming she has the votes for Speaker. Safety note: "This is a leadership speculation without any concrete policy change, so there is no immediate impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety. While a Speaker more supportive of livable streets could lead to positive outcomes, that effect is uncertain at this stage."

• Not So Fast! We Rode NYC Ferry with Would-Be Council Speaker Amanda Farías, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-11-28

Nov 27 - Driver in a 2014 Chevy sedan headed south at the Cross Bronx and White Plains Road. Impact to the right front. An 84-year-old passenger and an 87-year-old driver were hurt. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as the factor.

An 84-year-old front passenger and an 87-year-old driver were injured in a crash at the Cross Bronx Expressway and White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver traveled south in a 2014 Chevy sedan when the right front quarter took the impact. According to the police report, both occupants reported pain, airbags deployed, and police recorded “Other Vehicular” as the contributing factor. Officers noted damage to the right front quarter panel and back injuries to both. A second vehicle was listed but not identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05

Nov 25 - A driver in a Toyota SUV went east on St Raymond Ave and hit a 49-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Purdy St. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered a shoulder injury and an abrasion.

At St Raymond Ave and Purdy St in the Bronx, a driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV traveled east, went straight into the intersection, and hit a 49-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:06 p.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05

Oct 30 - A driver going straight northeast hit a 15-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk near 1386 White Plains Rd in the Bronx. The teen suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver traveling straight northeast hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk not at an intersection near 1386 White Plains Road in the Bronx. He sustained head injuries and severe lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle type was not specified. The location falls in the 43rd Precinct. The report lists the crash at 2:43 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05

• Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-26

Sep 7 - An SUV driver going north hit a bicyclist turning left on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The rider went down with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

A northbound SUV driver going straight and a northbound bicyclist making a left turn collided at 1725 Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at 6:59 p.m. The bicyclist, 26, suffered arm abrasions and was conscious. The SUV was a 2023 Lexus; damage was to the left rear quarter panel. The bike showed front-end impact. "According to the police report," contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the SUV driver. The crash left the bicyclist hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.

• Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.

• Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31

Jun 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

Jun 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

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 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

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - 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

Jun 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

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13