Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.

Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.

• Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 6 - Committees approved a 34th Street busway and Midtown rezoning. The plan pairs faster buses with wide sidewalks and car-free blocks. It heads to a full Council vote Aug. 14. Riders and advocates remain wary after past reversals.

""It was one of the big priorities and commitments that we were able to land,"" -- Keith Powers

Bill/file: none provided. Status: sponsorship; cleared the City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and the Committee on Land Use. Key date: full Council vote set for Aug. 14. Matter quoted: "Plans for a 34th Street busway move ahead and Mayor Adams says he's on board." Councilmember Keith Powers pushed back to DOT, said he "breathed a sigh of relief" after committee approval. Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement of approval, calling the plan a "down payment" on housing and infrastructure. The rezoning includes $325 million for pedestrian upgrades and two more car-free blocks. No formal safety impact note was provided; transit advocates remain wary after prior project reversals.

• Plans for 34th Street busway move ahead, and Mayor Adams says he's on board, gothamist.com, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 6 - City unpauses the 34th Street busway. Cars lose through access. Buses get priority. Streets open up for walking and cycling. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer space tied to Midtown South rezoning.

"I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors," -- Keith Powers

Action: policy commitment to restore the 34th Street busway. Date: August 6, 2025. File number: none listed. Status: the Adams administration agreed to revive the busway as part of the Midtown South rezoning deal. Committee: a key Council committee was poised to vote on the rezoning when the promise was revealed. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment; Powers shared the language and praised the move. Public engagement is slated for 2025. Safety analysts say restoring the busway will cut car traffic, lower crash risk, and improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists through mode shift and street reallocation.

• It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.

A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 27 - A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 24 - A firefighter died on FDR Drive. The driver fled. At Port Authority, a bus crash left over two dozen hurt. No arrests. The city’s streets remain brutal for those on foot and in transit.

Patch reported on July 24, 2025, that an FDNY firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run on FDR Drive. The driver left the scene. No arrests have been made. The article also notes, 'More Than 2 Dozen Injured In Bus Crash At Port Authority Bus Terminal.' Both incidents highlight ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and point to gaps in enforcement and street safety. Investigations continue, but the city’s traffic violence persists.

• Firefighter Killed, Dozens Hurt In Crashes, Patch, Published 2025-07-24

Jul 22 - A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.

• Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

• Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21

Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 17 - A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.

ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.

• Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - A driver failed to yield on Vanderbilt. A woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a shoulder injury. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 48-year-old woman was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at East 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was struck while crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, as listed in the report. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury. The driver’s failure to yield is the only contributing factor noted. No other errors or factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 14 - The driver of a taxi hit a 59-year-old woman working in the roadway at Park Avenue and E 49th. She suffered a contusion to her arm and was conscious at the scene. Police list no driver errors.

The driver of a taxi was traveling south on Park Avenue and went straight through the intersection with E 49th. The driver hit a 59-year-old woman who was working in the roadway at the intersection. According to the police report, “the pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and was conscious at the scene.” Police list the point of impact as the taxi’s right front bumper. The driver and two passengers were unhurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Pre-crash movement is recorded as going straight ahead and the injured woman was evaluated for an elbow/lower-arm/hand contusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 14 - Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.

• Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 10 - A driver at unsafe speed hit a 66-year-old woman on Second Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions to her arm and was in shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred off an intersection.

According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and going straight ahead when the driver hit a 66-year-old pedestrian on Second Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. She suffered abrasions to her elbow/lower arm/hand and was listed in shock. Police recorded the contributing factors as "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes one vehicle occupant. The crash record does not assign fault beyond the listed contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 8 - A taxi hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal on E 50th. She suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed real.

A taxi making a left turn on E 50th Street in Manhattan struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 7 - Carlos Oliver, 15, fell from a train at Queensboro Plaza. Paramedics found him on the tracks. He died at Bellevue Hospital. Another teen fell last month. The rails remain deadly for the young.

NY Daily News reported on July 7, 2025, that Carlos Oliver, 15, died after falling from the top of a subway train at Queensboro Plaza in Queens. Police said it was unclear if he fell while climbing or lost balance as the train entered the station. The article notes, 'He was shy and quiet but at the end of the day he started hanging out with the wrong crowd.' Last month, another teen was critically injured in a similar incident. The report highlights ongoing risks for youth on city transit, but does not cite driver error. The incident underscores the dangers present in the subway system for young riders.

• Teen Dies Subway Surfing In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07