About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 12
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 29
▸ Contusion/Bruise 126
▸ Abrasion 68
▸ Pain/Nausea 23
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Late Afternoon on W 20th: Another Body Hits the Street
Chelsea-Hudson Yards: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025
A 22-year-old on a bike hit the pavement on W 20th St. Police logged a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. He was conscious, with arm wounds, “partially ejected.” NYC Open Data
This was one injury in a larger record. In Chelsea–Hudson Yards since 2022, there have been 2,853 crashes, 12 deaths, and 1,110 injuries. NYC Open Data
This Week
- On W 29th St, a driver “passing too closely” hurt a 42-year-old man who was walking outside an intersection. NYC Open Data
- On 9th Avenue, a driver backing a Nissan sedan broke a 64-year-old man’s leg while he was crossing outside a crosswalk. NYC Open Data
- On W 19th St, a Ford SUV driver, backing, injured a 59-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. NYC Open Data
Corners that don’t forgive
Crashes pile up on the big corridors. 8th Avenue and 11th Avenue top the list of hot spots here. NYC Open Data
Police logs point to acts with names: driver inattention, disregarding signals, failure to yield, improper passing, backing unsafely. People on foot and on bikes pay. Since 2022, drivers killed 3 people walking and 3 people biking in this area. NYC Open Data
When the day turns deadly
The clock tells a story. The 10 PM hour shows three deaths. Midday hours around 11 AM to 3 PM also show multiple deaths. Night and noon both cut. NYC Open Data
These crashes aren’t freaks. They repeat. The past 12 months saw 650 crashes in this neighborhood, with injuries across every age from kids to elders. This year’s count is lower than last, but the toll keeps coming. NYC Open Data
Make the street do the work
There are fixes that fit these corners: daylighting at intersections; leading pedestrian intervals; hardened left turns; no‑standing at corners so drivers can see; protected space on 8th and 11th where injuries concentrate; truck routing and enforcement where heavy vehicles mix with walkers. These tools match the factors police record—failure to yield, inattention, improper passing, and backing. NYC Open Data
Citywide policy can backstop the street work. The Council and DOT can lower speed limits more broadly under the post‑2024 push, and Albany can rein in repeat speeders. State Sen. Brad Hoylman‑Sigal voted yes on bill S 4045 to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat offenders. Assembly Member Tony Simone co‑sponsored A 7997 to expand automated enforcement against plate obstruction and extend school‑zone cameras. Council Member Erik Bottcher backed restoring a car‑free busway on 34th Street, which would cut car volumes on a deadly crosstown spine. AMNY
Keep pressure on the actors with power
These are the levers on the table here: redesign the worst blocks; protect the crossings; slow the cars; back bills that stop repeat speeders; and deliver the 34th Street busway promised in Midtown. The bodies on W 20th, 29th, and 19th are the receipt. Push them to move. /take_action/
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash Data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-29
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-04-16
- 34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan, AMNY, Published 2025-08-06
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Tony Simone
District 75
Council Member Erik D. Bottcher
District 3
State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal
District 47
▸ Other Geographies
Chelsea-Hudson Yards Chelsea-Hudson Yards sits in Manhattan, Precinct 10, District 3, AD 75, SD 47, Manhattan CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Chelsea-Hudson Yards
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Driver strikes cyclist on 11th Avenue▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound cyclist at W 41st and 11th. The rider went down hard. Arm torn. Conscious, hurt. Police cite Failure to Yield. The car showed front‑left damage. The bike took the hit on its right side.
A sedan traveling west on W 41 St collided with a northbound bicyclist at 11 Ave. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured with arm abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car showed damage to the left front bumper; the bicycle was struck on its right side. Records list the driver as licensed. The report attributes Failure to Yield to the motorist; the bicyclist is also listed with that factor in the data, but the driver’s failure comes first. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted sedan hits standing scooter on 34th▸Aug 26 - Eastbound sedan struck a standing scooter on West 34th. The rider went down. His leg took the hit. Police list distraction and headphones. Manhattan street. Steel meets flesh. Traffic rolls on.
A sedan traveling east on West 34th Street struck a standing scooter. The scooter rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with “Listening/Using Headphones” also noted. Data show both vehicles going straight and impact at the left front bumper. The pattern points to inattention by the sedan’s driver as the primary error. Only after that does the report cite headphone use. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 330 W 34 St, collision ID 4838195.
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Porsche slams BMW at W 16 and 9th▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at W 16 St and 9th Ave. Metal tore. Glass flew. A passenger bled from the face. The BMW driver hurt. The Porsche driver listed uninjured. Police note alcohol and other vehicular factors. Night streets took the hit.
Two sedans collided at W 16 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The eastbound Porsche struck the right side of a southbound BMW. A 27-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations. The 27-year-old male BMW driver reported pain. The 31-year-old female Porsche driver was listed uninjured. According to the police report “contributing factors” were “Other Vehicular” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors cited include Alcohol Involvement. The BMW showed right-side damage; the Porsche showed front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The records identify both drivers as licensed.
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SUV driver passes too closely; cyclist ejected▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too closely on 7th Avenue and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. He was conscious at the scene.
The driver of an SUV was southbound on 7th Avenue at West 25th Street when the vehicle's right front bumper struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Passing Too Closely." Police recorded that driver error. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and lists the rider's safety equipment as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other injuries are recorded in the data.
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Unlicensed driver slams bus on 23rd▸Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
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Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
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Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
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34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 27 - A westbound sedan hit a northbound cyclist at W 41st and 11th. The rider went down hard. Arm torn. Conscious, hurt. Police cite Failure to Yield. The car showed front‑left damage. The bike took the hit on its right side.
A sedan traveling west on W 41 St collided with a northbound bicyclist at 11 Ave. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured with arm abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The car showed damage to the left front bumper; the bicycle was struck on its right side. Records list the driver as licensed. The report attributes Failure to Yield to the motorist; the bicyclist is also listed with that factor in the data, but the driver’s failure comes first. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted sedan hits standing scooter on 34th▸Aug 26 - Eastbound sedan struck a standing scooter on West 34th. The rider went down. His leg took the hit. Police list distraction and headphones. Manhattan street. Steel meets flesh. Traffic rolls on.
A sedan traveling east on West 34th Street struck a standing scooter. The scooter rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with “Listening/Using Headphones” also noted. Data show both vehicles going straight and impact at the left front bumper. The pattern points to inattention by the sedan’s driver as the primary error. Only after that does the report cite headphone use. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 330 W 34 St, collision ID 4838195.
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Porsche slams BMW at W 16 and 9th▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at W 16 St and 9th Ave. Metal tore. Glass flew. A passenger bled from the face. The BMW driver hurt. The Porsche driver listed uninjured. Police note alcohol and other vehicular factors. Night streets took the hit.
Two sedans collided at W 16 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The eastbound Porsche struck the right side of a southbound BMW. A 27-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations. The 27-year-old male BMW driver reported pain. The 31-year-old female Porsche driver was listed uninjured. According to the police report “contributing factors” were “Other Vehicular” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors cited include Alcohol Involvement. The BMW showed right-side damage; the Porsche showed front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The records identify both drivers as licensed.
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SUV driver passes too closely; cyclist ejected▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too closely on 7th Avenue and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. He was conscious at the scene.
The driver of an SUV was southbound on 7th Avenue at West 25th Street when the vehicle's right front bumper struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Passing Too Closely." Police recorded that driver error. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and lists the rider's safety equipment as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other injuries are recorded in the data.
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Unlicensed driver slams bus on 23rd▸Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
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34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 26 - Eastbound sedan struck a standing scooter on West 34th. The rider went down. His leg took the hit. Police list distraction and headphones. Manhattan street. Steel meets flesh. Traffic rolls on.
A sedan traveling east on West 34th Street struck a standing scooter. The scooter rider, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a leg contusion. Two occupants in the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction,” with “Listening/Using Headphones” also noted. Data show both vehicles going straight and impact at the left front bumper. The pattern points to inattention by the sedan’s driver as the primary error. Only after that does the report cite headphone use. The crash occurred in Manhattan near 330 W 34 St, collision ID 4838195.
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Porsche slams BMW at W 16 and 9th▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at W 16 St and 9th Ave. Metal tore. Glass flew. A passenger bled from the face. The BMW driver hurt. The Porsche driver listed uninjured. Police note alcohol and other vehicular factors. Night streets took the hit.
Two sedans collided at W 16 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The eastbound Porsche struck the right side of a southbound BMW. A 27-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations. The 27-year-old male BMW driver reported pain. The 31-year-old female Porsche driver was listed uninjured. According to the police report “contributing factors” were “Other Vehicular” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors cited include Alcohol Involvement. The BMW showed right-side damage; the Porsche showed front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The records identify both drivers as licensed.
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SUV driver passes too closely; cyclist ejected▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too closely on 7th Avenue and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. He was conscious at the scene.
The driver of an SUV was southbound on 7th Avenue at West 25th Street when the vehicle's right front bumper struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Passing Too Closely." Police recorded that driver error. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and lists the rider's safety equipment as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other injuries are recorded in the data.
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Unlicensed driver slams bus on 23rd▸Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
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Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
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Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
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Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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.
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Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
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34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at W 16 St and 9th Ave. Metal tore. Glass flew. A passenger bled from the face. The BMW driver hurt. The Porsche driver listed uninjured. Police note alcohol and other vehicular factors. Night streets took the hit.
Two sedans collided at W 16 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The eastbound Porsche struck the right side of a southbound BMW. A 27-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations. The 27-year-old male BMW driver reported pain. The 31-year-old female Porsche driver was listed uninjured. According to the police report “contributing factors” were “Other Vehicular” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors cited include Alcohol Involvement. The BMW showed right-side damage; the Porsche showed front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The records identify both drivers as licensed.
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SUV driver passes too closely; cyclist ejected▸Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too closely on 7th Avenue and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. He was conscious at the scene.
The driver of an SUV was southbound on 7th Avenue at West 25th Street when the vehicle's right front bumper struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Passing Too Closely." Police recorded that driver error. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and lists the rider's safety equipment as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other injuries are recorded in the data.
18
Unlicensed driver slams bus on 23rd▸Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
17
Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV passed too closely on 7th Avenue and struck a 24-year-old bicyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. He was conscious at the scene.
The driver of an SUV was southbound on 7th Avenue at West 25th Street when the vehicle's right front bumper struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and sustained a facial contusion. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Passing Too Closely." Police recorded that driver error. The report notes the bicyclist was conscious at the scene and lists the rider's safety equipment as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other injuries are recorded in the data.
18
Unlicensed driver slams bus on 23rd▸Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
17
Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 18 - A Dodge sedan hit a southbound bus near 165 W 23rd. The crash bent metal and hurt people. A passenger’s arm broke. Another driver reported back pain. Police flagged alcohol. The street bore it all in the morning hush.
A 2019 Dodge sedan struck the rear of a southbound Ford bus near 165 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. One female passenger in the sedan suffered a fracture to her upper arm. A male driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The Dodge driver was listed as unlicensed. These driver errors led the crash. A parked Audi sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The bus was going straight ahead when hit at its center back end, and the Dodge showed center front-end damage.
17
Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 11th▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
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Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
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34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 17 - A taxi driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi suffered neck injuries; two had concussions. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor.
A driver in a taxi struck the rear of a stopped SUV on southbound 11th Avenue at 429 11th Avenue. Three people in the taxi were injured: the taxi driver (neck injury, concussion), a front passenger (concussion), and a right-rear passenger (neck contusion). According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report notes the SUV was stopped in traffic and the taxi was going straight ahead; the taxi’s center front and the SUV’s center back were the points of impact. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
13
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban▸Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
-
Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 13 - Two runaway horses crashed into pedicabs. A cab driver’s wrist broke. The Conservancy calls for a ban. Heavy carriages scar pavement. Manure stains the drives. Safety for all hangs in the balance.
West Side Spirit (2025-08-13) reports the Central Park Conservancy urged city leaders to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing public safety. Their letter referenced two May incidents: a bolting horse and a crash injuring a pedicab driver. CEO Elizabeth W. Smith wrote, 'Banning horse carriages has become a matter of public health and safety for Park visitors.' The Conservancy also noted damage to park infrastructure and daily manure left behind. The push supports Ryder’s Law, a City Council bill named after a collapsed horse. The article highlights ongoing debate and recent injuries, underscoring risks to vulnerable park users.
- Central Park Group Backs Carriage Ban, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-08-13
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 8 - Officials raced the M34 on Aug. 7. Walkers beat the bus by seven minutes. The M34 averages 5.5 mph for 28,000 daily riders. Sponsors push a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway to speed service and cut congestion.
Bill/file number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council subcommittees on Zoning and Franchises, and Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan one day earlier. Key dates: race on Aug. 7, 2025; article published Aug. 8, 2025. Matter titled "Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown" centers a proposed car-free 34th Street busway. Zohran Mamdani joined the Aug. 7 stunt and said, "These are the slowest buses in the United States of America." CM Erik Bottcher and CM Keith Powers backed the plan. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Mayor Eric Adams also voiced support. Transportation Alternatives' Ben Furnas praised the busway. No formal safety impact note was provided.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, amny.com, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Push▸Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 8 - A rush-hour race on Aug 8, 2025 showed walkers beat the M34. City leaders pushed a 34th Street busway to cut cars, speed buses and free crosstown trips. Prioritizing buses and pedestrians should reduce traffic violence and boost equity.
Bill number: none. Status: demonstration and momentum for the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan after subcommittees approved it the day before. Committee: NYC Council subcommittees. Key dates: Aug 7, 2025 (subcommittee approval), Aug 8, 2025 (bus-versus-walk race). Matter quoted: "The Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan... includes a busway limiting cars on a major segment of 34th Street." Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon joined the demonstration. Zohran Mamdani raced and called buses the slowest in the nation. Council Members Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers publicly backed the busway; Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also voiced support. Limiting car access and prioritizing buses and pedestrians is likely to reduce traffic violence, improve equity, and help vulnerable road users.
- Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
8
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Car‑Free Busway▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08
8
Hoylman-Sigal Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
-
Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge',
streetsblog.org,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 8 - Mayor approved a car-free busway on 34th Street after walkers beat the crosstown bus in a 1.2‑mile race. The move targets faster, more reliable service for nearly 30,000 daily riders and to clear jams caused by congestion and illegal parking.
Bill number: none listed. Status: approval announced; stage: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: not listed. Key date: 2025-08-08, the day the crosstown race and public approval were reported. The matter is the "construction of a car-free busway on 34th Street between Third and Ninth avenues." Mayor Adams abandoned opposition and approved construction. Council member Zohran Mamdani celebrated, calling the buses "the slowest buses in the United States of America." Comptroller Brad Lander, Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backed the plan. Advocates say the busway will speed service for almost 30,000 daily riders. No formal safety impact analysis was provided.
- Team Pedestrian Trounces Team Bus in Annual 'Crosstown Bus Challenge', streetsblog.org, Published 2025-08-08
7
Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades▸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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
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
6
Driver Hits Pedestrian on West 26th▸Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 6 - A driver in a sedan going straight hit a 40-year-old man on West 26th near 10th. The driver hit his knee, leg, and foot with the car's center front end. He stayed conscious with an abrasion.
A driver in a sedan traveling straight hit a 40-year-old male pedestrian on West 26th Street near 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the driver hit the man with the car's center front end, injuring his knee, lower leg, and foot; he remained conscious and had an abrasion. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Travel direction for the car and the pedestrian's exact location were not noted. Pre-crash movement was listed as 'Going Straight Ahead.'
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown Rezoning Unlocking 9,500 Homes▸Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
-
34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 6 - Officials revived a 34th Street busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning. The corridor (3rd–9th Ave) would prioritize buses, boost speeds up to 15%, and curb private traffic. Council subcommittees approved the plan; full council approval still required.
"We’re tackling New York’s housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city, helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide." -- Erik D. Bottcher
File number: none listed. Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committees: NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) on Aug. 6, 2025. Matter quoted: "34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan." Council Member Erik Bottcher, representing the area, backed the rezoning and the busway. Council Member Keith Powers urged full council approval. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the busway will continue. DOT said it did not suspend the project. The proposal would create a busway from 3rd to 9th Avenues, serve about 24 routes and aim to speed buses by up to 15%. No safety impact assessment was provided in the record.
- 34th Street busway gets another go as part of larger Midtown rezoning plan, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"Were tackling New Yorks housing crisis head-on by unlocking over 9,500 new homes in one of the most transit-rich, high-opportunity areas of the city helping to bring down rents not just in Midtown, but citywide," -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
- Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
2
Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.
Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Praises Safety‑Boosting Midtown South Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
-
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 6 - Committees cleared the Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 homes allowed across 42 blocks. City won a car-free 34th Street busway and a $325M Broadway rebuild. Streets shift from cars to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space.
""This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan,"" -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (file number not listed). Status: Approved by the City Council Land Use Committee and Zoning Subcommittee on August 6, 2025. The matter, titled "42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units," permits about 9,535 homes across 42 blocks. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik D. Bottcher led negotiations; Bottcher called it "bold, balanced and long overdue." Committees trimmed some bulk and protected mid-block manufacturing in the Garment District. The plan secures a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-oriented Broadway rebuild. These measures prioritize vulnerable road users and reclaim public space, likely increasing safety and encouraging mode shift toward walking and cycling.
- 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
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Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
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Improper Passing Between Cyclists Injures Man▸Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 3 - Two cyclists collided on W 26th near 12th Avenue. A 61-year-old man was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was in shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage; the rider wore a helmet.
A collision between two cyclists on West 26th Street near 12th Avenue left a 61-year-old man injured. According to the police report, both bikes were traveling south when 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' caused the crash. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered a neck contusion and was reported in shock. He was listed as wearing a helmet. Both riders were going straight ahead before impact. No other injuries were reported in the police data.
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Box Truck Hits Parked Sedans on W 37th▸Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.
Aug 2 - A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th near 9th Avenue. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor.
A driver in a box truck struck three parked sedans on W 37th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. A 67-year-old female rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was the contributing factor. Police recorded the box truck's pre-crash action as 'Slowing or Stopping' and the sedans' pre-crash status as 'Parked.' Damage concentrated on the sedans' center front ends and the truck's center back end. The report lists the passenger injury.