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 6
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 20
▸ Contusion/Bruise 26
▸ Abrasion 21
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in College Point
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Tesla Suburban (LAA5314) – 48 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Frueh Van (48732MK) – 33 times • 3 in last 90d here
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.
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College Point’s numbers don’t lie: four dead, nearly 500 hurt
College Point: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
The street tells it plain. Since 2022, College Point logged 4 deaths and 495 injuries across 1,097 crashes. Eleven were serious. Most were car occupants. One cyclist. One pedestrian. The numbers are from the city’s own database.
Two of the dead were taken by the Whitestone Expressway. One died on College Point Boulevard. Another died on Linden Place.
Night hurts. Injuries jump after dark, with peaks at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m., and deaths at 2 a.m. and 10 p.m., per the city data.
Where the pain concentrates
- Whitestone Expressway: 2 deaths, 104 injuries, 3 serious.
- College Point Boulevard: 1 death, 20 injuries.
The modes break down like this: pedestrians 1 death and 78 injuries; cyclists 1 death and 19 injuries; motor vehicle occupants 2 deaths and 378 injuries. Trucks and buses are present, but cars and SUVs dominate the harm.
Contributing factors skew vague. “Other” leads with 2 deaths and 135 injuries. Failure to yield shows in nine injuries. Red‑light running and unsafe backing show up, too. The pattern is familiar: people outside the car pay.
Names and dates
On Linden Place, a 58‑year‑old man was killed while not at an intersection. The crash list shows a 20‑year‑old driver injured in the same event (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4574337).
On College Point Boulevard at 30th Avenue, a 62‑year‑old bicyclist was killed at night (CrashID 4599746).
On the Whitestone Expressway at 2:16 a.m., two drivers died in a head‑on involving two SUVs (CrashID 4656580).
Repeat the dates. Hear the hours. The street kept moving.
The clock that doesn’t stop
In the last 12 months, this area saw 381 crashes. One hundred eighty‑nine people were hurt. Three were seriously hurt. This year to date, crashes are up 46% over last year’s pace, injuries up 89%, serious injuries up three‑fold, according to the city rollups.
The hot hours come late. Injuries swell from evening into night: 7 p.m. through 10 p.m. Deaths hit at 2 a.m. and 10 p.m. These are not anomalies. They’re grooves worn into the map.
What could be fixed here, now
- Daylight the corners on College Point Boulevard. Give people room to be seen. Harden the turns. Add leading pedestrian intervals and raised crossings at the worst junctions.
- On Whitestone Expressway access roads, slow the entries and exits. Physical narrowing. Tight radii. Median refuge where people cross service lanes.
- Target the repeat hotspots at night. Visibility. Speed checks where the data says people get hurt.
Power sits with City Hall and Albany
The city can drop speeds. Albany handed it the tool. Lowering default speeds saves lives. Our own site lays out why and how to act. The state can also choke off the worst repeat speeders. The Senate has moved a bill to require intelligent speed assistance after repeat violations; Senator Toby Stavisky voted yes in committee on S4045.
Queens leaders are pulling in different directions. Council Member Vickie Paladino sponsored a bill to strip the Streets Master Plan’s protected bike and bus lane quotas, erasing clear targets that move people safely. The same council member praised an open school street in 2024 when DOT expanded car‑free space near PS 129 (Streetsblog).
The victims here don’t need speeches. They need slower streets and fewer repeat offenders. The record is public. The trend is up.
Accountability in plain sight
- “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said after a wrong‑way case on the Clearview; he admitted he entered “in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people” (amNY).
- “The operator of the vehicle fled the scene,” police said after a pedestrian was killed near JFK. “No arrests have been made” (ABC7; Gothamist; Daily News).
These are not far‑off tales. They are our roads. Our hours.
The line we draw
- Lower speeds citywide. Use the law you have.
- Stop the worst repeat speeders with limiters. The Senate bill is on the table. Stavisky voted yes in committee (S4045).
Start here. Start now.
Take one step today. Tell City Hall to slow the streets and back state action against repeat speeders. Go to Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- S4045 - Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, New York State Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Int 1362-2025 - Removes bus/bike lane quotas from Streets Master Plan, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amNY, Published 2025-08-15
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 27
159-06 71st Ave., Flushing, NY 11365
Room 818, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 19
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
College Point College Point sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 27, SD 11, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for College Point
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
13
Driver hits parked bus in Queens; child hurt▸Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went straight and hit a parked bus on 5 Ave in Queens. A three-year-old passenger suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver had a chest injury. Night crash. Metal to metal. A family jolted by impact.
In Queens at 121-30 5 Ave, the driver of a 2017 sedan went straight and hit a parked bus. The bus showed damage at the left rear bumper; the sedan’s front took the blow. A three-year-old passenger sustained a head abrasion. The sedan’s 31-year-old driver reported a chest injury. Others in the car were listed with no specified injuries. According to the police report, the bus was "Parked" and the sedan was "Going Straight Ahead," with points of impact at the "Center Front End" and the bus’s "Left Rear Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified."
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
10
Three SUV drivers collide at 131 St▸Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
-
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
13
Driver hits parked bus in Queens; child hurt▸Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went straight and hit a parked bus on 5 Ave in Queens. A three-year-old passenger suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver had a chest injury. Night crash. Metal to metal. A family jolted by impact.
In Queens at 121-30 5 Ave, the driver of a 2017 sedan went straight and hit a parked bus. The bus showed damage at the left rear bumper; the sedan’s front took the blow. A three-year-old passenger sustained a head abrasion. The sedan’s 31-year-old driver reported a chest injury. Others in the car were listed with no specified injuries. According to the police report, the bus was "Parked" and the sedan was "Going Straight Ahead," with points of impact at the "Center Front End" and the bus’s "Left Rear Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified."
13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
10
Three SUV drivers collide at 131 St▸Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
- Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16
13
Driver hits parked bus in Queens; child hurt▸Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went straight and hit a parked bus on 5 Ave in Queens. A three-year-old passenger suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver had a chest injury. Night crash. Metal to metal. A family jolted by impact.
In Queens at 121-30 5 Ave, the driver of a 2017 sedan went straight and hit a parked bus. The bus showed damage at the left rear bumper; the sedan’s front took the blow. A three-year-old passenger sustained a head abrasion. The sedan’s 31-year-old driver reported a chest injury. Others in the car were listed with no specified injuries. According to the police report, the bus was "Parked" and the sedan was "Going Straight Ahead," with points of impact at the "Center Front End" and the bus’s "Left Rear Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified."
13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
10
Three SUV drivers collide at 131 St▸Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went straight and hit a parked bus on 5 Ave in Queens. A three-year-old passenger suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver had a chest injury. Night crash. Metal to metal. A family jolted by impact.
In Queens at 121-30 5 Ave, the driver of a 2017 sedan went straight and hit a parked bus. The bus showed damage at the left rear bumper; the sedan’s front took the blow. A three-year-old passenger sustained a head abrasion. The sedan’s 31-year-old driver reported a chest injury. Others in the car were listed with no specified injuries. According to the police report, the bus was "Parked" and the sedan was "Going Straight Ahead," with points of impact at the "Center Front End" and the bus’s "Left Rear Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified."
13
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
10
Three SUV drivers collide at 131 St▸Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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Three SUV drivers collide at 131 St▸Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Sep 10 - Three SUV drivers going straight crashed at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, 57, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injuries. Police noted contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Three SUV drivers collided at 131 St and 14 Ave. One driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured and reported whiplash. Two other drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, all drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded impact points as "Center Back End" for one eastbound vehicle and "Center Front End" for two vehicles. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" for the involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.
8
Passenger hurt as SUV drivers ignore control▸Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Sep 8 - Two SUV drivers crashed near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and failure to yield by the drivers.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at 11:00 a.m. near 135-05 20 Ave in Queens, ZIP 11356. The driver of a 2017 Ford SUV traveled east. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV traveled south. Both were listed as going straight before impact. A 52-year-old front passenger was injured and reported neck pain. A 27-year-old driver reported whiplash. The other driver’s condition was not specified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was recorded. Police recorded 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.
4
Truck driver's left turn injures rider, passenger▸Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
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Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Sep 4 - A truck driver making a left at College Point Blvd and 20 Ave hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider and his passenger went down and were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.
At College Point Blvd and 20 Ave in Queens, the driver of a chassis cab made a left turn across a northbound motorcycle that was going straight. Impact was motorcycle center front to the truck's left front bumper. Two people were on the bike. The 23-year-old rider suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion. His 37-year-old passenger sustained a head contusion. Both were conscious; neither was ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was recorded as a contributing factor. No other causes were recorded.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
- Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
22
SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck Driver Turns, Hits Cyclist on 14 Avenue▸Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 9 - A truck driver turned right on 14 Avenue and hit a cyclist riding straight. The rider took a head blow and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a tractor truck turned right at 14 Avenue and WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY NB ET 16 in Queens and hit a 34-year-old cyclist traveling straight west. The crash occurred at 1:41 a.m. The cyclist suffered a head injury, reported as a contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The driver traveled north and made a right turn; the cyclist moved west, straight ahead. The driver was licensed in Florida, and the truck carried Maryland registration. The truck had no reported damage. The bike showed impact at the front. No other serious injuries were recorded.
8
Paladino Urges Flood Zone Signs as Safety‑Boosting Measure▸Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.
On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Parked Car▸Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 3 - A driver fell asleep and hit a parked sedan on 126th Street in Queens. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. The front of her car was crushed; the parked sedan’s left rear and side were damaged.
A 27-year-old woman driving west on 126th Street in Queens struck a parked sedan after falling asleep. She was the only person injured. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep' before the collision. Police recorded 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The driver's sedan sustained center front-end damage. The parked sedan was struck on its left rear bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or injuries were listed in the report.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
8
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue▸Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
-
Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.
- Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08
7
Pedestrian Struck While Working on Car in Queens▸Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
Jul 7 - SUVs collided near 124th Street. A 62-year-old man, working on a car, took the hit. He suffered a bruised leg. The street stayed quiet. Metal and flesh met hard reality.
A crash involving two SUVs on 124th Street in Queens left a 62-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when he was struck, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report notes the pedestrian was conscious at the scene.