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 11
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 27
▸ Contusion/Bruise 71
▸ Abrasion 53
▸ Pain/Nausea 10
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.
CloseEight Dead in Elmhurst—How Many More Before City Hall Acts?
Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Death Count Grows
In Elmhurst, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Over one thousand injured. These are not just numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, one person died and 297 were hurt in 566 crashes. One was a child. One was someone’s parent. The street does not care who you are.
Pedestrians take the worst of it. Trucks, SUVs, bikes, mopeds—each has left bodies broken or dead. A 43-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was killed by a turning dump truck on 80th Street. A 75-year-old man died after a bike hit him at Broadway and Roosevelt. A 78-year-old woman was struck by a moped in a crosswalk. A man was crushed by an SUV on Broadway. The list goes on. See the data.
Promises and Delays
Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. But the deaths keep coming. The city has new powers under Sammy’s Law to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The law is on the books. The streets are not yet safer. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Each delay is another risk, another family left to mourn.
Who Pays the Price?
The most vulnerable pay first. In Elmhurst, the old and the young are hit hardest. Cars and trucks killed and maimed. Bikes and mopeds, too. The street is a gauntlet. The city counts the bodies. The politicians count the votes.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that put people first.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
Other Representatives
District 30
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 25
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Elmhurst Elmhurst sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 25, AD 30, SD 12, Queens CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Elmhurst
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
13
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13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
- Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs, New York Post, Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
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Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
9
SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
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Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver injures cyclist at 55 and Justice▸Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
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Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
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Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 9 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 55 Avenue and hit a 19-year-old on a bike near Justice Avenue in Queens. The rider went down. Back injuries. He stayed conscious.
In Queens, at 55 Avenue and Justice Avenue, a driver in a 2025 Honda SUV, traveling west and going straight, hit a bicyclist traveling northeast. It happened around 12:23 a.m. The SUV's center front took the impact. The bicyclist, 19, was injured and conscious, with back abrasions. According to the police report, the only contributing factor recorded was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not list any driver error. Police listed both parties as going straight ahead. No injuries for the driver were specified. Damage was recorded to the SUV’s center front end.
1
Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Crashes▸Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
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Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Sep 1 - A 57-year-old man driving a 2016 Mazda sedan lost consciousness and crashed northbound on Hillyer Street in Queens. He was found unconscious and injured. Police reported no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2016 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on Hillyer Street when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle crash that produced damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. Police listed "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle. Pre-crash movement is recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded no pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users injured.
31
Pickup driver left turn hits e-biker in Queens▸Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 31 - A pickup driver turned left at 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens and hit a man on an e-bike. The rider bled and seemed incoherent. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.
At 93 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens, the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound. The bicyclist was injured with minor bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both the pickup driver and the e-bike rider. The pickup showed damage to the left front quarter panel; the e-bike had front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Cyclist Injured After Hitting Defective Pavement▸Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 26 - A 47-year-old man riding south on Case Street hit defective pavement, fell and suffered facial abrasions. He stayed conscious at the scene. Police logged pavement defects as the contributing factor.
A 47-year-old man riding a bicycle southbound on Case Street in Elmhurst encountered defective pavement near 41-41 Case St, lost control, fell, and suffered facial abrasions. He remained conscious at the scene and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pavement Defective.' The report also lists 'Unspecified' as a secondary contributing factor. No motor vehicles are listed in the crash data; the only vehicle recorded is the cyclist's bike. Police recorded the roadway defect as the cause of the crash. The injured rider received on-scene care for facial abrasions.
25
Left-turn SUV Driver Hits Southbound Motorcycle▸Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
21
Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 25 - The driver of an SUV turned left from 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and hit a southbound motorcycle. Two teenage riders were ejected and injured. Police cited driver inexperience.
The driver of an SUV turned left from northbound 55 Ave onto Junction Blvd and struck a southbound motorcycle carrying two teenagers. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered injuries listed as abrasions and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded the SUV making a left turn and the motorcycle proceeding straight. The report notes the motorcycle operator was unlicensed and that the teenage riders were not using safety equipment. Driver inexperience is cited as the primary error in the crash.
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Chevy driver rear-ends Honda on Roosevelt▸Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 21 - A driver in a 2020 Chevy rear-ended a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. Two women in the Honda suffered back contusions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention.
A 2020 Chevy struck the right rear bumper of a 2005 Honda on Roosevelt Avenue near 90-40. The Honda’s driver, 33, and a 32-year-old front passenger sustained contusions to the back. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact details show the Chevy’s center front end to the Honda’s right rear bumper, consistent with a rear impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. No other contributing factors for the injured parties were identified in the report.
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Permit Revocation for Obscured Plates▸Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
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File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Holden targets ghost plates. Int 1358-2025 would yank city-issued parking permits when drivers hide or deface tags. Referred to Transportation. Ghost plates dodge enforcement. People walking and biking feel the hit.
Int 1358-2025 is an Introduction now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025, and referred the same day. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30). The bill amends Administrative Code 19-166.1 to add plate-tampering to permit revocation triggers. It quotes its purpose plainly: “the revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” It would strip permits from individuals found guilty of parking, standing, stopping, or operating a vehicle with an obscured plate. No vote yet. The move targets a loophole that lets drivers mask identity and dodge accountability. When scofflaws skate, people outside cars pay.
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden Backs Safety‑Boosting Revocation of City Parking Permits▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors bill revoking city parking permits for obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Council bill targets obscured plates. It would yank city parking permits from holders caught parking, stopping, or driving with defaced tags. Misuse and unpaid fines already trigger revocation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Int 1358-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025 and sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. Status: in committee. Sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The bill amends Admin Code Section 19-166.1 to add revocation for obscured or defaced plates: "any violation relating to the parking, standing, stopping, or operating of a motor vehicle with an obscured or defaced license plate." Existing triggers remain: three permit misuse violations; any Section 19-166 violation; or more than $350 unpaid. Revocations follow NYPD procedures for Section 14-183 permits and DOT procedures for others. Matter title: "revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates."
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1358-2025
Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
-
File Int 1358-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
-
File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Hidden plates beat the cameras. Pedestrians lose. Cyclists lose. Int 1358-2025 would yank city parking permits from plate cheats. It also targets permit misuse and big unpaid fines. A strike at impunity that puts people on foot and bike at risk.
Int 1358-2025 is in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, with same‑day referral. Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Robert F. Holden. The bill quotes its aim as the “revocation of city‑issued parking permits” for “obscured or defaced license plates.” It would also revoke permits for three misuse violations, any §19‑166 violation, or unpaid violations over $350. Status: Committee. Agenda date: August 14, 2025. Obscured plates block identification and undermine camera enforcement that protects people walking and cycling. This bill goes at that shield and the culture of permit misuse that lets drivers dodge accountability.
- File Int 1358-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement▸Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Illegally parked cars endanger people on foot and bike. Res 1024-2025 urges Albany to pass A.5440. Cameras ticket owners who flout posted rules. Fines escalate. Goal: clear lanes and crosswalks. Make streets less hostile to people, not cars.
Res 1024-2025 sits in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The resolution urges passage of State bill A.5440, which, in the Council’s words, "imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York." Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, by Assemblymember Steven Raga, authorizes a six-year camera pilot to ticket owners for posted parking-rule violations caught by street or vehicle-mounted cameras. Fines start at $50 and rise to $250 for repeaters, with a $25 late penalty. DOT must publish a two-year report. The aim: fewer illegal blockers, safer space for people outside cars.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Res 1024-2025
Steven Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Pilot▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12