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 130
▸ Abrasion 68
▸ Pain/Nausea 24
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/
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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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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Cyclist hits woman at W 34th, 12th Ave▸Oct 18 - On W 34th at 12th Avenue in Manhattan, a 65-year-old cyclist riding east hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash at West 34th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan left a 28-year-old woman hurt. A 65-year-old cyclist traveling east hit her in the intersection around 4:30 p.m. She suffered a head injury. The cyclist’s injury status was not specified. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight, and the point of impact was the bike’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The report identified no specific driver error.
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E-bike rider injures male pedestrian in crosswalk▸Oct 17 - A driver on an e-bike went straight on W 26 St at 9 Ave and hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk. Head injury. Concussion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver on an e-bike hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk at W 26 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and a concussion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report states the driver was going straight before the crash and notes impact to the center front end of the bike. No other specific contributing factor is recorded. The crash injured a pedestrian at an intersection.
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Taxi driver injures pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸Oct 9 - A taxi driver hit a 33-year-old man on West 42nd Street near 12th Avenue. The right front bumper took the blow. He bled and stayed conscious. Two rear-seat passengers were hurt. The 70-year-old driver suffered a head injury.
A taxi driver traveling west on West 42nd Street in Manhattan hit a 33-year-old pedestrian. The man suffered leg injuries and minor bleeding but was conscious. Two rear-seat passengers, a 61-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were injured. The 70-year-old driver sustained a head injury and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the taxi’s travel direction was “West,” the “point of impact” was “Right Front Bumper,” and the pedestrian location was “Not at Intersection” with action “Not in Roadway.” Contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was listed in the report.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman at 8 Ave▸Oct 1 - Northbound SUV driver turned left at W 22 St and 8 Ave and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At W 22 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. She suffered a bruised arm and shock. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the center front end. The crash involved one SUV; the driver was licensed in New York.
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash▸
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-28
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Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
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Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
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Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
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Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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
Oct 18 - On W 34th at 12th Avenue in Manhattan, a 65-year-old cyclist riding east hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash at West 34th Street and 12th Avenue in Manhattan left a 28-year-old woman hurt. A 65-year-old cyclist traveling east hit her in the intersection around 4:30 p.m. She suffered a head injury. The cyclist’s injury status was not specified. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight, and the point of impact was the bike’s center front. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The report identified no specific driver error.
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E-bike rider injures male pedestrian in crosswalk▸Oct 17 - A driver on an e-bike went straight on W 26 St at 9 Ave and hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk. Head injury. Concussion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver on an e-bike hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk at W 26 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and a concussion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report states the driver was going straight before the crash and notes impact to the center front end of the bike. No other specific contributing factor is recorded. The crash injured a pedestrian at an intersection.
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Taxi driver injures pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸Oct 9 - A taxi driver hit a 33-year-old man on West 42nd Street near 12th Avenue. The right front bumper took the blow. He bled and stayed conscious. Two rear-seat passengers were hurt. The 70-year-old driver suffered a head injury.
A taxi driver traveling west on West 42nd Street in Manhattan hit a 33-year-old pedestrian. The man suffered leg injuries and minor bleeding but was conscious. Two rear-seat passengers, a 61-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were injured. The 70-year-old driver sustained a head injury and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the taxi’s travel direction was “West,” the “point of impact” was “Right Front Bumper,” and the pedestrian location was “Not at Intersection” with action “Not in Roadway.” Contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was listed in the report.
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Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman at 8 Ave▸Oct 1 - Northbound SUV driver turned left at W 22 St and 8 Ave and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At W 22 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. She suffered a bruised arm and shock. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the center front end. The crash involved one SUV; the driver was licensed in New York.
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash▸
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-28
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Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
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Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
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Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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
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
Oct 17 - A driver on an e-bike went straight on W 26 St at 9 Ave and hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk. Head injury. Concussion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver on an e-bike hit a male pedestrian in the crosswalk at W 26 St and 9 Ave in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and a concussion and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report states the driver was going straight before the crash and notes impact to the center front end of the bike. No other specific contributing factor is recorded. The crash injured a pedestrian at an intersection.
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Taxi driver injures pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸Oct 9 - A taxi driver hit a 33-year-old man on West 42nd Street near 12th Avenue. The right front bumper took the blow. He bled and stayed conscious. Two rear-seat passengers were hurt. The 70-year-old driver suffered a head injury.
A taxi driver traveling west on West 42nd Street in Manhattan hit a 33-year-old pedestrian. The man suffered leg injuries and minor bleeding but was conscious. Two rear-seat passengers, a 61-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were injured. The 70-year-old driver sustained a head injury and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the taxi’s travel direction was “West,” the “point of impact” was “Right Front Bumper,” and the pedestrian location was “Not at Intersection” with action “Not in Roadway.” Contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was listed in the report.
1
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman at 8 Ave▸Oct 1 - Northbound SUV driver turned left at W 22 St and 8 Ave and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At W 22 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. She suffered a bruised arm and shock. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the center front end. The crash involved one SUV; the driver was licensed in New York.
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash▸
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-28
20
Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
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Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
3
Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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.
22
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.
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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
Oct 9 - A taxi driver hit a 33-year-old man on West 42nd Street near 12th Avenue. The right front bumper took the blow. He bled and stayed conscious. Two rear-seat passengers were hurt. The 70-year-old driver suffered a head injury.
A taxi driver traveling west on West 42nd Street in Manhattan hit a 33-year-old pedestrian. The man suffered leg injuries and minor bleeding but was conscious. Two rear-seat passengers, a 61-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman, were injured. The 70-year-old driver sustained a head injury and was listed unconscious. According to the police report, the taxi’s travel direction was “West,” the “point of impact” was “Right Front Bumper,” and the pedestrian location was “Not at Intersection” with action “Not in Roadway.” Contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” No specific driver error was listed in the report.
1
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman at 8 Ave▸Oct 1 - Northbound SUV driver turned left at W 22 St and 8 Ave and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At W 22 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. She suffered a bruised arm and shock. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the center front end. The crash involved one SUV; the driver was licensed in New York.
28
Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash▸
-
Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-28
20
Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
18
Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
3
Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
28
Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
27
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.
26
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.
23
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.
22
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.
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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
Oct 1 - Northbound SUV driver turned left at W 22 St and 8 Ave and hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At W 22 St and 8 Ave in Manhattan, a northbound driver in a 2022 Toyota SUV made a left turn and hit a 34-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal in the intersection. She suffered a bruised arm and shock. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the point of impact and damage as the center front end. The crash involved one SUV; the driver was licensed in New York.
28
Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash▸
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Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-28
20
Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
18
Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
3
Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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
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
- Officers injured when NYPD van overturns in East Harlem crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-28
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Drivers merging in SUVs crash, two injured▸Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
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Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
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Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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
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
Sep 20 - Two drivers merged and crashed on 11th Avenue at W 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old passenger was hurt. A 41-year-old driver bled from the arm. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers.
Drivers in two SUVs collided while merging southbound on 11th Avenue at West 16th Street in Manhattan. A 50-year-old front-seat passenger reported pain. A 41-year-old driver had minor bleeding to his arm. Others were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by multiple drivers. Vehicle data also note one driver making a left turn on red and list front-end and rear-quarter damage. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded among the injured. The crash location falls in the 10th Precinct.
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Driver rear-ends cyclist on W 23rd▸Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
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Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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.
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.
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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
Sep 18 - A driver in a sedan hit a cyclist from behind near 512 W 23rd St. The 34-year-old suffered leg abrasions. Police recorded following too closely and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in a sedan, traveling east near 512 W 23rd St in Manhattan, hit a cyclist from behind. The sedan’s front hit the bike’s rear. The crash happened at 19:49. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing as contributing factors. Police recorded driver error — Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. No other injuries were reported. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact.
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Cyclist hits 78-year-old on West 26th▸Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
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Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
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It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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
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
Sep 3 - A cyclist riding west on West 26th hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She suffered a fracture and dislocation. Police logged “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”
A person riding a bike was traveling west on West 26th Street, going straight. The rider hit a 78-year-old woman near Seventh Avenue. She was conscious and injured across her body, with a fracture and dislocation recorded. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The report noted the pedestrian location as not at an intersection. The crash involved a bike and a pedestrian only. No other vehicles were cited. It happened in Manhattan, in ZIP 10001, within the 13th Precinct at 6:00 p.m.
1
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody▸
-
Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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.
26
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.
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.
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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
- Man dragged, killed by hit-run NYC SUV driver year after escaping Correction custody, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-01
31
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?▸
-
It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
28
Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
27
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.
26
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.
23
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.
22
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
- It is time to outlaw horse-drawn carriages in New York?, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-31
30
Taxi Hits Parked Motorcycle; Passenger Hurt▸Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
28
Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
27
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.
26
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.
23
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
Aug 30 - The driver of a taxi hit a parked motorcycle on W 25th. A 72-year-old passenger suffered neck pain and whiplash. Responders noted damage to the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s left rear quarter.
According to the police report, a taxi collided with a parked motorcycle near 115 W 25 St in Manhattan. The driver of a taxi hit the motorcycle. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked pre-crash and recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. Driver errors were not identified in the available data. The passenger was noted as wearing a helmet. Damage was reported to the taxi’s right front bumper and to the motorcycle’s left rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Driver hits cyclist at W 42nd▸Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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.
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
Aug 28 - Left turn. Steel meets flesh on West 42nd. The car struck the bike. The rider went down and bruised. Failure to yield, police say. Midtown grinds on.
A bicyclist was injured in a crash at 610 W 42 St in Manhattan. According to the police report, a vehicle going straight struck a bicyclist who was making a left turn; the bicyclist suffered bruising and was listed as conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor. The second vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead with front-end impact; its type is unspecified. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted in the data, but driver error comes first here. No passengers or pedestrians were reported injured.
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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.
22
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.
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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
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.
23
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.
22
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.
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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
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.
23
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.
22
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.
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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
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
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.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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.
-
Victory on 34th Street: Transit groups, Manhattan pols, leave bus in the dust in bustling Midtown,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-08
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
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
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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
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