East Midtown Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A 59-year-old woman was struck at East 50 Street and 3 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 50 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan around 6:30 PM. The 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle impacting her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified with an injury severity level of 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle's driver errors are not explicitly cited, but the collision at a signalized intersection indicates a failure to yield or lack of proper caution. The pedestrian remained conscious throughout the incident. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no driver license or vehicle details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 57-year-old man on a bike was injured in a collision with an SUV in Manhattan. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist suffered a head injury.

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 KIA SUV made a right turn on 3 Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The bicyclist, who was riding without safety equipment, sustained a head injury and complained of abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A northbound cyclist hit a sedan’s left doors on East 57th. He stayed conscious. His knee, leg, and foot were hurt. Abrasions marked the crash. The bike’s front end took the blow.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike struck the left side doors of a sedan on East 57 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was traveling north. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors. The crash involved a bike and a Honda sedan, with damage to the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Upper West Side’s board voted 8-1 to demand crackdowns on unregistered mopeds. The resolution urges city and state to punish illegal dealers, enforce laws, and back Albany’s registration bill. Lawmakers say loopholes fuel chaos. Immigrants often misled. Streets stay dangerous.

On December 14, 2023, Community Board 7’s transportation committee passed a resolution, 8-1, demanding action against unregistered mopeds. The board called on the Department of Motor Vehicles to impose civil penalties on unregistered dealers and urged city and state officials to enforce laws against selling non-street-legal mopeds. The resolution also asks the city to consider a buy-back program for gas-powered mopeds. The matter, titled 'Upper West Side Panel Backs Resolution to Rein in Dangerous Mopeds,' supports Albany legislation requiring sellers to register mopeds with the DMV before sale. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assembly Member Alex Bores sponsor the bill. Bores said, 'We need to cut off the flow of these vehicles before they get onto these streets.' The board’s move aims to close loopholes, protect vulnerable road users, and address the chaos caused by unregistered mopeds.

• Upper West Side Panel Backs Resolution to Rein in Dangerous Mopeds, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-14

Council axed a decade-old rule that stalled bike lanes. Restler led the charge. The vote was 32 to 15. Now, bike lanes face just 14 days of delay, not months. DOT and advocates cheered. Cyclists need protection. The city moves faster.

""2023 is sadly on track to be the deadliest year in decades for cyclists, underscoring the need for a cohesive network of bike lanes across New York City. Unfortunately, current rules mean that bike lanes are often stuck in unnecessary red tape that delays their construction by months or even years. Intro. 417 will significantly streamline the approval process and I am happy to support its passage."" -- Keith Powers

On December 7, 2023, the City Council passed Bill 417, repealing a law that delayed bike lane construction. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler, cleared the Council with a 32-15 vote. It reduces the waiting period after community board notification from 90 days plus 45 after a hearing, to just 14 days. The matter summary reads: 'The City Council repealed a decade-old law that imposed lengthy delays on the city before it could break ground on new bike lanes.' Restler said, 'No other transportation project in New York City...requires this type of extended dead period.' Council Member Keith Powers backed the bill, citing rising cyclist deaths. The Department of Transportation called bike lanes 'life-saving infrastructure.' The amended bill now covers all bike lanes, regardless of length. Advocates say this will help install more lanes and protect vulnerable road users.

• Council Repeals Decade-Old Law that Stalled Bike Lane Installation, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-07

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 54th Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan involved showed no damage. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 54th Street involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator were noted. The bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and suffered injury severity level 3. No safety equipment status was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan making a left turn hit two pedestrians crossing East 48 Street with the signal. Both victims, aged 82 and 83, suffered abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on East 48 Street in Manhattan when it struck two pedestrians, aged 82 and 83, who were crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their elbows and lower arms but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The pedestrians were at an intersection and had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan turning right on East 57th Street. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 57th Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2019 Ford sedan, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A man on a bike hit the doors of a parked sedan. He flew, landed face-first. Blood pooled on East 48th Street. No helmet. Severe cuts marked his face. He stayed conscious. The pain did not leave him. The street stayed quiet.

A 38-year-old man riding a bike struck the right-side doors of a parked sedan on East 48th Street near Third Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike struck the doors of a parked sedan. He flew. Landed face-first. Blood pooled on the quiet street. No helmet. Severe cuts. He was conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his face and was ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

City Council bans uncertified e-bike batteries. Landlords fear fires, block storage. Riders lose access. Powers vows to clear dangerous gear. Advocates demand safe parking, charging. E-bikes remain vital for workers and families. Enforcement rises. Sales drop. Streets stay tense.

""We're going to get into the business of getting the dangerous equipment off the street and set up a fund to do that."" -- Keith Powers

On November 27, 2023, the NYC Council, with Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) speaking out, took legislative action on e-bike battery safety and storage. The Council passed laws banning uncertified lithium-ion batteries and launched a trade-in program for unsafe batteries. The matter, titled 'NYC e-bike owners wonder where to store them as landlords fear battery fires,' highlights the tension: 'We're going to get into the business of getting the dangerous equipment off the street and set up a fund to do that,' Powers said. Advocacy groups, including Danny Harris, called for expanded safe bike parking and charging, stressing that e-bikes are a lifeline for many New Yorkers. The crackdown has led to stricter landlord policies, increased enforcement, and declining bike shop sales. The Council aims to improve safety without cutting off access for vulnerable road users who depend on e-bikes.

• NYC e-bike owners wonder where to store them as landlords fear battery fires, gothamist.com, Published 2023-11-27

A sedan hit an 18-year-old bicyclist on East 59th Street. She suffered arm injuries and shock. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling south on East 59th Street struck an 18-year-old female bicyclist, also heading south. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with pain and nausea. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. Both the car and the bike were going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist and does not cite any driver errors or violations for the sedan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Manhattan’s Community Board 6 slammed Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The panel voted 8-1 against it. They called it punitive and harmful. Critics say it burdens cyclists and delivery workers, while failing to address illegal mopeds or improve street safety.

Council bill drafted by Bob Holden, backed by 32 co-sponsors, would require registration and license plates for all e-bikes, e-scooters, and other legal motorized vehicles. On November 8, 2023, the transportation committee of Manhattan’s Community Board 6 voted 8-1 to oppose the measure, calling it 'harmful and unnecessarily punitive.' The matter’s summary: 'require license and registration for all types of e-bikes.' Council Members Keith Powers and Julie Menin support the bill; Carlina Rivera has not signed on. The committee’s resolution states the proposal would negatively impact all cyclists, especially delivery workers, and fails to address illegal mopeds or require point-of-sale registration. Critics argue the bill is regressive, ineffective, and would not improve safety for vulnerable road users.

• Manhattan Panel Pans City Council E-Bike Registration Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-08

Albany lawmakers move to force moped registration before sale. The bill aims to block illegal, unregistered mopeds from city streets. Dealers, not riders, would handle paperwork. Advocates say this targets bad actors and protects pedestrians from rogue machines.

On October 23, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) introduced a bill in Albany to require moped dealers to register vehicles with the DMV before buyers leave the shop. The bill, supported by Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Upper East Side), seeks to close a loophole that lets illegal mopeds flood city streets. The matter summary states: 'New legislation in Albany seeks to eliminate the use of illegal mopeds by requiring sellers to register them with the DMV before buyers can take them out of the shop.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This common-sense bill would simply ensure that the registration happens at the point of sale, before someone rides out of the shop.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project backs the move, stressing manufacturer responsibility. Attorney Daniel Flanzig says the law could clear streets of unregistered, dangerous vehicles. The bill is not yet law, but enforcement actions against illegal mopeds are already underway.

• State Lawmaker Seeks to Close Moped-Registration Loophole, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-23

A 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after a left-turn collision on East 49 Street near 1 Avenue. The bike struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 49 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was making a left turn when she collided with an unspecified vehicle traveling westbound. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the vehicle, causing the bicyclist to be ejected. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle involved showed no damage, while the bike had damage to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A Triumph motorcycle crashed hard on 1st Avenue. Two men, ages 23 and 32, thrown partway off. No helmets. Head wounds. Blood on the street. Both conscious, both bleeding. Driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed itself again.

Two men riding a Triumph motorcycle on 1st Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan were injured in a violent crash. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' Both the 32-year-old driver and 23-year-old passenger were partially ejected, suffered head injuries, and were found conscious but bleeding heavily. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Neither rider wore a helmet, as noted after the driver error. The crash left blood pooled on the asphalt. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An e-scooter traveling south struck a parked sedan on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter driver traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The scooter struck the sedan's right side doors with its center front end. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with chest abrasions and remained conscious. The sedan, occupied by two people, sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing East 45th Street at Lexington Avenue. The sedan was making a right turn westbound. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 45th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling westbound made a right turn and struck him. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The driver’s license status and sex were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A Ford pickup turned left at East 58th and 2nd. The driver looked away. The truck hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. She was conscious, her head bleeding. Driver inattention and inexperience marked the scene.

A Ford pickup truck, driven by a man, turned left at the corner of East 58th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The truck struck a 67-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford pickup turned left. A 67-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck head-on. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. Her head was bleeding. She was conscious. The driver had looked away.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially during turns at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on East 59 Street in Manhattan. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver inattention and aggressive driving caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 59 Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved a Hyundai sedan traveling west going straight ahead and a Honda sedan stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the Hyundai and the center back end of the Honda. The report lists driver errors as inattention, distraction, and aggressive driving or road rage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

City inspectors hit retailers this weekend. They target illegal lithium-ion batteries and mopeds. The law aims to curb deadly fires and street chaos. Delivery workers face new hurdles. Enforcement falls to DCWP, NYPD, and FDNY. Gaps in moped regulation remain.

On September 16, 2023, Local Law 39 takes effect in New York City. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will start enforcing the ban on uncertified lithium-ion battery sales. Inspectors will also check for illegal mopeds, issuing summonses and referring cases to NYPD and FDNY. DCWP spokesperson Michael Lanza said, 'While inspecting retailers for compliance with LL39, we will also check for illegal motorized scooters [mopeds], issue summonses and refer issues to NYPD and FDNY as appropriate.' Two days earlier, the City Council passed Council Member Keith Powers's bill for a citywide battery buyback program, letting delivery workers swap faulty batteries for certified ones. Powers acknowledged the ongoing problem of illegal mopeds, stating, 'We recognize that problem. We've been talking to the deputy mayor's office about further measures ahead.' The new law targets fire risk and unregulated vehicles, but loopholes in moped sales and enforcement persist.

• Enforcement of Illegal Batteries — and, Apparently, Mopeds — Starts on Saturday, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-15