Three Dead, No Charges: Blood on York Avenue, Silence at City Hall

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council wants 500 solar-lit crosswalks in five years. Bright signals cut through the dark. The bill demands action and a study. Safety for walkers, not drivers. No more hiding in the shadows.

Int 0301-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to install at least 100 illuminated, solar-powered traffic control devices at crosswalks each year for five years. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Menin, Brooks-Powers, Rivera, and others. The bill also requires a study comparing these devices to standard signs. The city must report findings within two years. The goal: more visible crossings, fewer deadly impacts.

• File Int 0301-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council bill targets killer corners. City must pick crash hotspots and block parking near crosswalks. Five intersections per borough each year. More space. More sight. Less blood on the street.

Int 0285-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary), Julie Menin, and Crystal Hudson. The bill orders the city to find intersections with the most pedestrian crashes and install curb extensions—no parking within 15 feet of crosswalks—at five sites per borough, every year. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law...requiring curb extensions at certain dangerous intersections.' Curb extensions force cars back, clear sight lines, and keep walkers in view. The sponsors push city agencies to act, not wait. The bill demands oversight and speed.

• File Int 0285-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Two sedans collided on East 65 Street in Manhattan. The rear vehicle, merging southbound, struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 61-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on East 65 Street collided around 13:44. The rear vehicle was merging when it struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The impact injured a 61-year-old male front passenger, who sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of inadequate following distance in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

A sedan lost a tire on FDR Drive. The crash slammed the front bumper. A rear passenger took the hit—abrasions, leg injuries. She stayed in the car, awake. The road turned violent in seconds.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan heading north on FDR Drive crashed after suffering tire failure. The left front bumper took the impact. A 32-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat was injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as the main driver-related error. No other contributing factors or victim actions are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV turned left on East 71 Street. Struck a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg shattered. Driver failed to yield. Visibility was poor. She stayed conscious. Metal met flesh. System failed.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman was crossing East 71 Street with the signal when a 2020 SUV making a left turn struck her at 6:28 AM. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper. She suffered serious fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the main contributing factor, along with limited visibility. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing was noted but not cited as a factor. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. Damage was limited to the SUV’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV slammed into sedan’s front on FDR Drive. Sedan driver’s elbow fractured, dislocated. Police cite driver inattention, improper lane use. Metal, bone, and silence in the dark.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV rear-ended a sedan on FDR Drive at 4:16 a.m. Both vehicles traveled north. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper while passing. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s inattention led to the crash. The impact left the sedan driver injured, underscoring the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Three taxis collided on East 61 Street. One driver, a 60-year-old man, was injured. The crash occurred at 1:34 AM. Unsafe speed contributed to the chaos.

At 1:34 AM, three taxis collided on East 61 Street in Manhattan. One driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was not ejected and was using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan crashed on FDR Drive. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a back injury. She was conscious but hurt. The impact damaged the right front bumper.

A 30-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on FDR Drive. According to the police report, she was driving straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver sustained a contusion and back injury, classified as severity level 3. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Four sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided. Unsafe lane changing caused impact. Two men and one woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on front and left rear bumpers. Chaos on a busy highway.

According to the police report, four sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided due to unsafe lane changing and improper passing. The crash involved multiple impacts, including left rear bumper and center front end damage. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old female front passenger and two male drivers, ages 47 and others, all conscious and wearing lap belts. The female passenger and one driver complained of whiplash and neck injuries. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and passing too closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of lane misuse on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a Ford SUV struck him at the right front bumper. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on East 62 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV struck the cyclist with its right front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The driver held a valid New York license and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 45-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on East 62 Street near 1 Avenue. The pedestrian, working in the roadway, suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was distracted and blinded by glare.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on East 62 Street in Manhattan. The driver of a 2020 Mazda SUV, traveling eastbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare affecting visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on FDR Drive late at night. The driver changing lanes hit another sedan going straight. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and injuries to face and shoulder. Driver distraction and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 11:07 p.m. The driver of a 2012 Lexus was changing lanes when the right front quarter panel struck the left front bumper of a 2010 Honda traveling straight north. The Lexus driver, a 19-year-old male, and his 21-year-old female front passenger were injured. The passenger suffered face injuries and whiplash, while the driver had shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed for the passenger's injuries. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the Lexus and the front end of the Honda.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on York Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered concussions and injuries to the head and shoulder. The crash was caused by driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on York Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 63-year-old female driver and 41-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining concussions and bodily injuries to the head and shoulder. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The taxi’s front end and the sedan’s rear end were damaged. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to safety equipment or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A moped hit a 57-year-old woman crossing East 70th Street in Manhattan. She suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver faced limited view and unsafe lane changing. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on East 70th Street struck a 57-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views and unsafe lane changes in Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 36-year-old man was struck by an e-scooter while crossing East 71 Street at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by an e-scooter traveling north on East 71 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The e-scooter struck the pedestrian at its center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The driver was going straight ahead before impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06