The Blood Stays—Until City Hall Moves

• It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 29 - An SUV going south slammed its right front. The driver went out cold. Illegal drugs in the mix. Pelvic pain, chaos at South Street. Streets took the hit. People paid.

A southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck with its right front near 10 South St in Manhattan. The male driver was injured and lost consciousness, with abdominal and pelvic pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Drugs (illegal),” and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded for the driver. These are driver errors that imperiled everyone nearby. The vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead when it hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the data, but the impact and listed factors show the risk drivers impose when impaired and unconscious behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.

According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A parked taxi and a southbound cyclist collided at 160 Broadway. The rider, a 30-year-old man, fell unconscious with whole-body injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Point of impact: left front quarter panels.

According to the police report “both parties' contributing factors were marked "Unspecified," and the taxi was recorded as parked before impact while the bike traveled straight south.” The driver of the taxi was recorded as parked. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was traveling south and was found unconscious with entire-body injuries. Police located the point of impact on the left front quarter panel of both the taxi and the bike. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and records no other coded driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - Southbound sedan struck a woman off the roadway on Albany Street. Right front quarter took her down. Knee and leg bruised. Police cite distraction. The driver had no license. Manhattan pavement bears the mark.

A southbound sedan struck a 23-year-old woman near 320 Albany Street in Manhattan. She was not in the roadway and suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The listed driver was unlicensed. These driver errors—distraction and operating without a license—define the case. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was the impact point. The driver was a 39-year-old man; no injuries were specified for him. The report classifies the pedestrian as conscious with a contusion. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - Two high-profile office dining spots — Lodi at Rockefeller Center and Three Eighty Ate at Citigroup’s Tribeca headquarters — will close this fall. Workers lose desk-side restaurants. Buildings lose a perk. Streets lose foot traffic tied to those lunchtime crowds.

Bill/Bureau: Not a bill — a business closure report. Date: 2025-08-19. Source: Crain’s New York Business. Matter title quoted: "Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall." No council bill number or committee applies. Assembly Member Charles Fall is mentioned noting Midtown restaurant amenity closures affecting tenants. The report records layoff filings and shuttering this fall. Safety impact: none recorded; no safety analyst note provided. The coverage centers on tenant amenities, employee layoffs, and commercial turnover rather than traffic-safety measures.

• Two restaurants-as-amenities in Midtown and Tribeca to shutter this fall, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-19

Aug 15 - A southbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. He fell and suffered a leg contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use.

A southbound bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Broadway at Maiden Lane. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old man, was injured and reported contusions to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan was parked at the time; officers logged impact to its left-side doors and damage there. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Occupants of the sedan reported no injuries. Those driver errors are the contributing factors listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835963 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.

A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Coney Island casino plan means thousands more cars. Roads will clog. Parking will vanish. Environmental review shows danger for anyone not behind the wheel.

On August 9, 2025, an environmental impact assessment flagged the proposed Coney Island casino as a threat to street safety. The report, filed with the casino’s license bid, warns: 'The proposed Coney Island casino would likely clog local roads with heavy traffic and overwhelm public parking.' Reporter Kirstyn Brendlen covered the findings. No council members sponsored or voted, but the review shows the casino could bring thousands of cars daily. The safety analyst notes: increased car traffic and parking demand will heighten risks for pedestrians and cyclists, discourage active transportation, and undermine street safety and equity. The system tips toward drivers. The vulnerable pay the price.

• Proposed Coney Island casino could bring heavy traffic, overwhelm parking, according to environmental impact study, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street. The 38-year-old man was found unconscious with arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use as contributing factors.

A northbound cyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on West Street near Murray Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower-arm-hand injuries, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were listed as contributing factors. The sedan was parked and the bicycle’s center front end struck the sedan’s left-side doors. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. Police recorded the crash at 20:58.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - DOT drops speed limit, narrows lanes, and adds barriers at Canal Street after deadly crash. Pedestrians and cyclists get overdue protection. Full redesign still lags.

On August 8, 2025, the NYC DOT announced new safety measures at the Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus. The agency will lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, narrow two travel lanes, and install concrete barriers after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian. David Meyer reported the announcement. No council member sponsored or voted. DOT says it will fast-track community engagement for a full redesign. Lowering speed limits reduces crash severity and likelihood, especially for pedestrians and cyclists near busy bridge exits, and follows best safety practices.

• Friday’s Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - A driver making a left hit a cyclist at Wall and Water. The rider fell hard. Shoulder pain. Shock followed. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.

A 38-year-old bicyclist was hit at Wall Street and Water Street in Manhattan. He rode north. A driver made a left turn and hit him. He suffered a shoulder injury, reported pain, and shock. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight and the other driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bike's right front quarter panel was damaged. The reported point of impact on the turning driver's vehicle was the right front bumper. No vehicle type was provided for the turning driver. No further details about that driver were listed. The crash was in the 1st Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A stolen car tore through Canal and Bowery. Two lives ended. One sat on a bench. One rode a bike. The city now promises changes. Steel and speed met flesh. The street stays dangerous.

NY1 reported on August 7, 2025, that after a deadly crash at Canal Street and Bowery, the city will upgrade the intersection. On July 19, a stolen car, allegedly driven over 100 mph, killed Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok. Kwok was sitting on a bench. Cruickshank rode his bike on the sidewalk. The article quotes authorities: 'A stolen vehicle, allegedly driven at more than 100 miles per hour...crashed into them.' The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and exposes gaps in street design. The Department of Transportation now plans safety improvements.

• Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 7 - Kea Wilson spotlights Canada’s safer roads. U.S. deaths climb. Canada cuts bloodshed. Enforcement works there. Politics block change here. Vulnerable users pay the price.

On August 7, 2025, Kea Wilson published a policy analysis in Streetsblog NYC. The piece, 'Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives,' reviews a study showing Canada’s enforcement—like speed cameras and seat belt laws—cuts road deaths. Wilson urges the U.S. to learn from Canada but notes political barriers. No council bill or vote is attached. The statement is too vague to assess specific safety impacts, as it does not identify which Canadian roadway laws would be implemented or how they would affect pedestrians and cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed while proven fixes stall.

• Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A cyclist and a scooter rider crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man bled from the face. Police cited rider error and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

A 62-year-old woman riding a bike and a 22-year-old man on a standing scooter collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge while moving in opposite directions. Both were ejected. The woman suffered a fracture and dislocation. The man had minor facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' contributed to the crash. Police recorded straight-line travel before impact and front-end damage on both. No motor vehicles were involved. The crash occurred at 4:14 p.m. on August 6.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 31 - Two cyclists collided at Chambers and West. A 57‑year‑old rider was ejected and struck his head. He suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

Two cyclists collided at Chambers Street and West Street in Manhattan. A 57‑year‑old bicyclist was ejected, struck his head and sustained a concussion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the drivers. Both vehicles were bicycles traveling straight ahead from east and south directions. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists the injured rider’s head injury and concussion and does not list other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - Two vehicles collided on Madison Avenue. One slammed into scaffolding. Eight people hurt. Steel and glass scattered. Early morning chaos. No word yet on why.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that a car and SUV crashed on Madison Avenue between 84th and 85th streets, sending one vehicle into scaffolding. Eight people were injured, but none critically. The article states, 'There is no word on the cause of the crash. So far, no charges have been filed.' Video from Citizen App showed the aftermath. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle collisions near pedestrian infrastructure. No details on driver actions or city response were given.

• Eight Injured As Cars Hit Scaffolding, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29