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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 22
▸ Contusion/Bruise 27
▸ Abrasion 33
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
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 Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Red Nissan Sedan (LGR4146) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Ford Sedan (RRMR47) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (CYW9925) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 White GMC Suburban (LRD6803) – 29 times • 1 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.
CloseMurray Hill’s kill zone: Northern Boulevard and the bodies we count
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Northern Boulevard cuts east. People cross. Cars don’t stop.
The numbers don’t look away
- Since 2022, this area logged 904 crashes, 521 injuries, and 5 deaths. SUVs and cars did most of the harm to people on foot, with 126 pedestrian strikes by sedans and SUVs, including 4 pedestrian deaths. Source
- The worst hours cluster from late afternoon into night, with injuries peaking at 18:00 and deaths stacking at 17:00–21:00. Open data
- Top trouble spots include Northern Boulevard and Murray Street. One death and 55 injuries on Northern; one death and six injuries on Murray. Crash data
Crosswalks mean little if drivers don’t yield
- A 74‑year‑old man, crossing with the signal at 154 St and Bayside Ave, was struck by a left‑turning Toyota sedan. NYPD marked “Failure to Yield.” He died. CrashID 4594559
- An 88‑year‑old man, crossing midblock at 147 St on Northern Boulevard, was hit by a Honda sedan going straight. He died at night. CrashID 4509549
- A 66‑year‑old man, also midblock at 41 Ave and 147 St, died after a 2013 Toyota SUV struck him. CrashID 4624334
Drivers turn. People fall.
“Failure to Yield” shows up again and again. It’s stamped on fatal files and injury logs. In this neighborhood, drivers failing to yield caused deaths and dozens of injuries. Open data
Night brings the sirens
From 17:00 to 21:00, the toll rises: four of the five deaths cluster here. Injuries swell at school‑let‑out and commute hours and keep coming after dark. Hourly breakdown
A highway mindset on a local street
SUVs and sedans hit most pedestrians here: 69 SUV‑involved pedestrian casualties and 39 from sedans since 2022. Trucks and buses add more. People on bikes and on foot take the blows. Vehicle roll‑up
A law to slow the killers
Citywide, officials admit a small set of drivers do outsized harm. The State Senate moved a bill to force speed limiters on repeat violators. Senator John Liu voted yes in committee on S4045, which would require intelligent speed assistance after repeated violations. Bill file
Council choices cut protection
Closer to home, Council Member Vickie Paladino sponsored a bill to strip protected bike and bus lane targets from the Streets Master Plan. The measure sits in committee. “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” Council record
What would stop the bleeding here
- Harden left turns and add longer leading pedestrian intervals at Northern, Parsons, 33 Ave, and Murray. The files show failure‑to‑yield deaths and injuries at these corners. Crash data
- Daylight and mark crossings where deaths occurred midblock near 147 St and 41 Ave; build refuge islands on Northern. Midblock strikes killed elders here. CrashIDs 4509549, 4624334
- Night enforcement on Northern and Murray during 17:00–21:00. That is when people die. Hourly data
The larger fix we already have
- Lower the default speed limit to 20 mph and redesign for it. Slower speed means people live. The city has the tools and the mandate to act. See our action page.
- Pass speed‑limiters for repeat offenders statewide. The Senate has advanced S4045; it needs to become law. S4045
A man steps off the curb. A left turn starts. The light is still white. The sound after is the only thing that arrives on time.
Take one step that matters. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow the cars and stop the repeat offenders. Act now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
District 40
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 19
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 40, SD 16, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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
25
Right-turning sedan hits westbound cyclist▸Aug 25 - A driver in a sedan turned right off Northern Blvd onto 147 St and hit a westbound cyclist. The 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver of a Ford sedan made a right turn from Northern Blvd onto 147 St and struck a westbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old female cyclist was injured; police logged hip and upper-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The bicycle showed left-side damage and a center front-end point of impact in the record. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist in the crash report. No fatalities were reported.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
13
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
25
Right-turning sedan hits westbound cyclist▸Aug 25 - A driver in a sedan turned right off Northern Blvd onto 147 St and hit a westbound cyclist. The 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver of a Ford sedan made a right turn from Northern Blvd onto 147 St and struck a westbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old female cyclist was injured; police logged hip and upper-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The bicycle showed left-side damage and a center front-end point of impact in the record. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist in the crash report. No fatalities were reported.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
- Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs, New York Post, Published 2025-09-14
13
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
25
Right-turning sedan hits westbound cyclist▸Aug 25 - A driver in a sedan turned right off Northern Blvd onto 147 St and hit a westbound cyclist. The 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver of a Ford sedan made a right turn from Northern Blvd onto 147 St and struck a westbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old female cyclist was injured; police logged hip and upper-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The bicycle showed left-side damage and a center front-end point of impact in the record. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist in the crash report. No fatalities were reported.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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.
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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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
25
Right-turning sedan hits westbound cyclist▸Aug 25 - A driver in a sedan turned right off Northern Blvd onto 147 St and hit a westbound cyclist. The 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver of a Ford sedan made a right turn from Northern Blvd onto 147 St and struck a westbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old female cyclist was injured; police logged hip and upper-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The bicycle showed left-side damage and a center front-end point of impact in the record. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist in the crash report. No fatalities were reported.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 25 - A driver in a sedan turned right off Northern Blvd onto 147 St and hit a westbound cyclist. The 23-year-old woman suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver of a Ford sedan made a right turn from Northern Blvd onto 147 St and struck a westbound bicyclist. The 23-year-old female cyclist was injured; police logged hip and upper-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper took the impact. The bicycle showed left-side damage and a center front-end point of impact in the record. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist in the crash report. No fatalities were reported.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
-
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
8
Liu Faults Trump Administration Urges Safety‑Boosting Flood Fixes▸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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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
6
Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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.
"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu
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
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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
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
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
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Injures Pedestrian▸Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 6 - A driver turning left struck a 67‑year‑old man at 26 Ave and Union St. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was left in shock. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A 67-year-old man was injured when the driver making a left turn struck him at 26 Ave and Union St in Queens. According to the police report, the vehicle made a left turn and struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. The report records 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Vehicle pre-crash action is listed as 'Making Left Turn' and point of impact as 'Center Front End.' No other contributing factors were specified.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
31
SUV driver at unsafe speed hits 74-year-old cyclist▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV heading north on 164th Street hit a 74-year-old man on a bike near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist suffered pelvis and abdomen injuries. The driver was not reported injured.
A driver in a 2020 SUV hit a 74-year-old man on a bike on 164th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash injured the cyclist’s abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, both were traveling straight, the SUV north and the cyclist south. Police recorded “Unsafe Speed” by the driver. The driver, a 44-year-old woman licensed in New York, was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted in the report. The collision was logged at about 9:26 a.m. This record centers the harm to the cyclist and the speed recorded by police.