• Cyclist, 26, dies after he’s ‘doored’ by BMW driver in Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-28

Oct 7 - Driver making a left on Union Turnpike hit a 56-year-old man in the intersection at 164 St. He was crossing with the signal. He suffered back and internal injuries. Queens at 9 a.m. The sedan showed right-front damage.

A 32-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda sedan east on Union Turnpike made a left at 164 Street and hit a 56-year-old man in the intersection. The man was injured, with back and internal injuries, and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" and the driver was "Making Left Turn." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police recorded point of impact at the right front quarter panel. The crash happened in Queens at 9:00 a.m. The driver was licensed in New York. No other vehicles were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Sep 29 - The Mazda driver turned left from 77 Ave and hit a northbound Honda on 164 St. Side impact. A 31-year-old woman driving was hurt with neck pain. Others reported unspecified injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two sedans collided at 164 St and 77 Ave in Queens. The crash was at 7:35 a.m. According to the police report, the Mazda driver was eastbound and making a left turn, and the Honda driver was going straight north. The Mazda's right front hit the Honda's left side doors. A 31-year-old woman driving reported neck injury and whiplash. Others in the cars were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21

• Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20

Sep 19 - A driver in an SUV going straight on 73 Ave hit a parked SUV at 170 St in Queens. An 83-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. The 57-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At 73 Ave and 170 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a parked SUV. Two people were hurt. An 83-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. The 57-year-old driver had an arm and hand abrasion. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles and the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The parked SUV was hit on the left rear quarter. The moving SUV showed right-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

• 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

• Brooklyn dad recently retired from NYPD dies with girlfriend in motorcycle crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-08

Sep 5 - An SUV driver and a motorcyclist crashed at 65 Ave and 164 St in Queens. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a hip and leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist crashed at 65 Ave and 164 St in Queens. The rider, 29, was thrown from the bike. She suffered a hip and upper‑leg injury, with a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded was recorded. Both drivers were licensed and reported going straight before impact. The SUV’s left side was hit. The motorcycle’s front was crushed. The SUV driver, 78, was listed with an unspecified injury status in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• Video appears to show children operating NYC subway with transit employee, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-03

• Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.

"called for city, state, and federal agencies to act and criticized the Trump administration for cutting federal funding for flood protection." -- John Liu

Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."

• Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.

CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.

• NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05

Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.

Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.

• Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.

On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.

• Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

• Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30