Dec 3 - Rep. Ritchie Torres and advocates demand more time to review a 6,000‑page Cross Bronx draft environmental assessment. A 53‑day, holiday‑filled window shrinks community input and risks car‑centric outcomes that harm pedestrians, cyclists, and equity communities.

""We need time, and we're not going to have it,"" -- Gustavo Rivera

This is not a council bill. It is a request to extend the public comment period on the Cross Bronx draft environmental assessment (no bill number). The draft EA was released after hours on Nov. 18; the public was given until Jan. 9 — a 53‑day window. "The public was given until just Jan. 9 to weigh in on the 6,000‑page document — a 53‑day period that includes multiple holidays." Rep. Ritchie Torres wrote to Gov. Hochul and NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez asking for more time. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera and local advocates pressed the same plea. A 53‑day, holiday‑laden comment window limits meaningful input from pedestrians, cyclists, and equity‑seeking communities and raises the risk that car‑centric, unsafe designs will advance.

• Rep. Ritchie Torres, Advocates Call For More Public Comment on Cross Bronx Project, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-03

Oct 29 - Int 1439-2025 orders NYPD to post at least one school crossing guard at every K–8 public and private school by Sept. 1, 2026. It pins children’s street crossings to police deployment at every school door.

Bill: Int 1439-2025. Status: Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Safety on Oct. 29, 2025; agenda and intro date Oct. 29, 2025; first votes recorded Oct. 29, 2025 (1:25–1:30 p.m.). The matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade." The text states: "No later than September 1, 2026, the commissioner shall assign at least 1 school crossing guard to each public and private school..." Sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis with nine co-sponsors (Vernikov, Marte, Zhuang, Brooks-Powers, De La Rosa, Ung, Feliz, Stevens, Morano). The bill would require NYPD deployment of at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide by the Sept. 1, 2026 deadline.

• File Int 1439-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-29

• Dirt bike driver shoots two teens who nearly collided with him in the Bronx: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-10-25

Sep 30 - Two southbound drivers collided on Bronx River Parkway near Southern Blvd. One driver, 42, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inexperience." The report lists the sedan’s driver as unlicensed.

Two southbound drivers in a sedan and a taxi collided on Bronx River Parkway near Southern Blvd in the Bronx at 9:09 p.m. One driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inexperience" were contributing factors. The report lists the sedan’s driver as unlicensed. Both drivers were going straight ahead. The crash was logged as collision ID 4848293.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Sep 13 - Two northbound cars collided on Bronx River Parkway. A 14-year-old boy in back was hurt. The 25-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two northbound drivers collided on Bronx River Parkway. One drove a BMW SUV. The other drove a Toyota sedan. The SUV driver was changing lanes. The sedan driver was going straight. A 14-year-old boy in the left rear seat suffered a neck injury. The 25-year-old woman driving reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan’s left front quarter and the SUV’s right front bumper were involved in the impact, and police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Other listed passengers were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 28 - A Lincoln sedan turned left on E Gun Hill Road and struck. The right front took the hit. A 61-year-old rear passenger was hurt. The driver and a child were listed with unspecified status. Distraction led the way to pain.

A Lincoln sedan, traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd near Bronx River Pkwy, made a left turn and crashed, injuring a 61-year-old rear passenger. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed pre-crash action was “Making Left Turn,” and the point of impact was “Right Front Bumper,” with “Center Front End” damage. These details point to driver error: inattention while turning left. Other occupants, including an 8-year-old, were recorded with unspecified injuries. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV struck a moped on Pelham Parkway near East Fordham. The 30‑year‑old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.

A collision on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx left a 30‑year‑old male moped rider injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight northeast when the crash occurred. The driver of an SUV recorded no damage; the moped showed center‑front and left‑front quarter panel damage. The rider suffered severe lacerations and upper‑arm/shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The crash file lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The moped driver was unlicensed, as noted in vehicle records. No other driver errors are coded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 11 - Northbound vehicles crashed on the Bronx River Parkway after night. A sedan and pickup hit an SUV. Two occupants were injured: a 20-year-old driver with fractures and a 19-year-old front passenger in pain. Police cited unsafe speed.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Bronx River Parkway. A sedan showed center front damage. A pickup had right front bumper damage. Two SUVs had rear- and quarter-panel damage. Two occupants were injured: a 20-year-old driver with whole-body fractures and a 19-year-old front passenger with facial injury and complaints of pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by drivers. Both injured occupants were front-seat occupants and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 11 - Two young men died. Thrown from mopeds. Cars tangled with them. Sirens cut the night. Police closed the Bronx River Parkway. One driver in custody. The road stayed shut as dawn broke.

Gothamist (2025-08-11) reports two men, ages 21 and 23, died after being ejected from mopeds in a multivehicle crash on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road. The crash, which involved two cars, closed southbound lanes. Police took one person into custody but had not filed charges. Officials were still investigating which car the detained person drove. The article states, “The two men who died were ejected from mopeds during the crash, which also involved two cars.” The cause of the collision remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city highways.

• Two Moped Riders Killed On Parkway, Gothamist, 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 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.

Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV made a left turn across Southern Blvd and hit a northbound motorcycle. The 42-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

The driver of an SUV made a left turn and hit a northbound motorcycle on Southern Blvd at E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion; he remained conscious. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. The SUV's pre-crash action is recorded as making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police records show the motorcycle carried one occupant and that the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 18 - Thirteen Bronx leaders push for public say in Cross Bronx Expressway overhaul. State eyes new road. Critics warn of more traffic, more pollution. No final call yet. Residents left waiting.

NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports thirteen Bronx officials urged Governor Hochul and the state DOT to boost community input on the Cross Bronx Expressway redesign. The state may build a connecting road across the Bronx River to keep traffic moving during bridge repairs. Critics, including environmental and transit groups, say this would widen the expressway, bringing more traffic and pollution. The officials' letter asks the state to 'fully consider' options without the new road. DOT spokesman Rolando Infante said no decision has been made. The $900 million project includes capping sections with parks and green space.

• Officials Demand Input On Expressway Plan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.

• Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 5 - Police shot Allan Feliz during a Bronx car stop. Officers pulled him over for a seat belt. A struggle followed. Taser fired. Gun fired. Feliz died. The officer stayed on the force. Family left stunned.

NY Daily News (2025-07-05) reports Allan Feliz was shot and killed by NYPD Lt. Jonathan Rivera during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop for a seat belt violation. Body camera footage captured Rivera threatening to shoot Feliz as officers tried to pull him from his car. Rivera fired his Taser, then his gun, killing Feliz. Commissioner Tisch decided Rivera would keep his job, leaving the Feliz family 'distraught and stunned.' The case raises questions about police accountability and use of force during routine traffic stops.

• NYPD Officer Kept Job After Fatal Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-05

Jul 3 - A moped crashed into a sedan’s rear on East Fordham Road. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Streets remain unforgiving.

A moped struck the back of a sedan on East Fordham Road near Rockefeller Fountain Circle in the Bronx. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped operator was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and follow too closely. The streets of the Bronx remain hazardous for those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.

• Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-07-03

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 car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.

• Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.

• Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-06-21