Mar 16 - A northbound SUV overturned after a collision at its left rear quarter panel with a sedan also traveling north. The SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles were involved in a crash marked by multiple vehicular contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway at 17:52 involving a northbound SUV and a sedan. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was struck on its left rear quarter panel and overturned. The sedan, also northbound and licensed to a female driver from New Jersey, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sole injured party was the SUV driver, a 30-year-old male occupant who was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors for both involved parties, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights systemic dangers on the parkway related to vehicular interactions and driver control failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - Columbia will widen escalators at 125th Street but refuses to fund elevators. Disabled riders face long detours. Politicians and students demand action. The university’s $13-billion endowment stays untouched. Public money must fill the gap. Progress stalls. Riders wait. Access denied.

This debate centers on Columbia University’s refusal to pay for elevators at the 125th Street 1 train station, despite its West Harlem campus expansion. The project is not a council bill but a protracted standoff, with the MTA and local officials pressing Columbia to fund full ADA accessibility. The university will pay to widen escalators but insists public funds should cover elevators, citing project approval before the Zoning for Accessibility law (October 2021). Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine calls elevator access 'the top priority among station accessibility projects in the borough.' Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell’s office slams Columbia’s lack of transparency and urges investment, noting the school’s $13-billion endowment and $179 million in tax breaks. Students and disabled riders face daily hardship. The MTA, Council Member Shaun Abreu, and advocates push for progress, but Columbia stalls. No elevator, no access. Vulnerable users remain shut out.

• Columbia U. Wants Public to Pay for Transit Improvements on Campus, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 13 - A 23-year-old man riding north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was ejected from his bike. He struck headfirst, suffering a contusion. No other vehicles involved. The street left him hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Saint Nicholas Avenue at 13:14. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved only his bike, which was traveling north and struck at the center front end. The report lists no driver errors or other vehicles. Contributing factors were unspecified. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. This crash shows how even a single rider faces real risk on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - 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

Mar 2 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan after colliding with a parked SUV. The crash occurred at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:47 AM on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end against the SUV's left rear bumper, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected, remained conscious, and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary, underscoring systemic risks for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed male collided with a helmeted bicyclist traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to maintain control caused impact on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when struck by a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south on Amsterdam Avenue near West 143rd Street in Manhattan. The sedan, operated by an unlicensed male driver, collided with the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the driver’s unlicensed status as a critical factor. The bicyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision occurred while both parties were traveling straight ahead, indicating a failure in the driver’s control or attention. No other contributing driver errors were specified, but the unlicensed driver status highlights systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.

• File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 19 - A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on West 145 Street when the vehicle hit him head-on.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on West 145 Street while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 10:15 when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim errors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A taxi and pickup truck collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 35-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite distraction, aggression, and tailgating. Metal twisted. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a taxi and a pickup truck, both heading south. The crash happened at 6:07 AM. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion. Police list driver inattention, aggressive driving, and following too closely as contributing factors. The vehicles struck at their right front bumpers and quarter panels, showing a forceful, close impact. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus and act aggressively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 58-year-old man on Amsterdam Avenue. The man suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash left him in shock. The car’s front end took the impact.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling north on Amsterdam Avenue made a left turn near West 150 Street and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic. He suffered a neck injury and concussion, and was left in shock. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the report. The driver was licensed. The crash underscores the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - 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

Feb 10 - A right-turning sedan hit a westbound cyclist on West 155 Street. The crash left the cyclist with bruises and trauma to his knee, leg, and foot. The impact came at the sedan’s right front bumper. The cyclist stayed upright.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on West 155 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist at 18:06. The sedan struck the cyclist at the right front bumper, hitting the bike’s right front quarter panel. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the crash occurred during the sedan’s right turn. No victim actions contributed. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 9 - A 30-year-old bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on West 145 Street. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was hit due to driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on West 145 Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Nissan sedan was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and complained of whiplash. The report identifies the contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' on the part of the sedan driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage despite the impact occurring at its right front bumper. This collision highlights critical driver errors leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 7 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal suffered a severe shoulder injury when a GMC SUV making a left turn struck her at a Manhattan intersection. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling south on West 145 Street in Manhattan was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Edgecombe Avenue. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm/shoulder. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role in the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to ensure a clear view before turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited with any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog New York streets. City agencies barely act. Drivers dodge tickets and accountability. Council Members Nurse and Abreu demand action. The city shrugs. Plateless cars stay. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

Council Member Shaun Abreu introduced a bill in September 2023 to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) towing of plateless vehicles. The bill remains stalled after DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch testified against it, citing operational and legal hurdles. The matter, discussed in the Sanitation Committee led by Council Member Sandy Nurse, highlights a citywide crisis: over 51,000 complaints about plateless cars in 2023, but only 1,821 removals. The article quotes Nurse—'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety'—and Abreu, who calls the city’s inaction a repurposing of public space for dumping. Despite a DSNY/NYPD task force, enforcement remains weak. The city’s failure leaves reckless drivers unaccountable and endangers everyone outside a car.

• No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-16

Jan 16 - Thousands of cars without plates clog city streets. Enforcement is weak. Only a fraction get towed. Council Member Sandy Nurse calls ghost plates a public safety risk. The city’s response is slow. Vulnerable road users pay the price for inaction.

On January 16, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on traffic enforcement for plateless vehicles. The Sanitation Committee, chaired by Council Member Sandy Nurse (District 37), led the debate. The hearing focused on the city’s failure to remove unregistered, plateless cars. In 2023, over 51,000 complaints were filed, but only 1,821 cars were towed. Nurse said, 'Cars with ghost plates are a risk to public safety.' Council Member Shaun Abreu pushed for a bill to streamline the Department of Sanitation’s towing process, but DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch opposed it, citing legal and operational hurdles. The NYPD and DSNY formed a task force, but advocates and councilmembers say it is not enough. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed to reckless, untraceable drivers.

• No License Plates? No Problem! Scofflaw Drivers Remove Tags Yet Rarely Get Caught, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-01-16

Jan 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Broadway. A driver and passenger took head injuries. Police flagged alcohol and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Broadway near West 146 Street in Manhattan at 19:20. The Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck the GMC SUV, which was heading south. The Toyota's driver, a 28-year-old man, and his 21-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries—contusions and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. Police cited alcohol involvement and traffic control disregard by the Toyota driver as contributing factors. The impact crushed the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the GMC's front end. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not mention any fault by the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19