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• Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18

• Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16

• 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 12 - A driver in an SUV and a woman on a moped collided on Jamaica Ave at 96 St. She suffered a shoulder injury. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing.

On September 12, 2025, around 8:20 p.m., a woman riding a 2024 moped and a driver in a 2015 Mazda SUV were traveling east on Jamaica Ave near 96 St in NYC when they collided. The 29-year-old moped rider suffered a shoulder injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the SUV driver. Records list right-front damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the moped. Both drivers were reported as going straight before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A southbound driver turned left at 88 St on Jamaica Ave and hit a westbound sedan. A 13-year-old passenger was hurt. A 51-year-old driver had a head bruise. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" for both drivers.

Two sedans collided at Jamaica Ave and 88 St at 8:55 p.m. A driver traveled west on Jamaica Ave, going straight. Another driver traveled south and made a left turn. The southbound driver hit the left side doors of the westbound sedan. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger was injured. A 51-year-old driver suffered a head contusion. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, officers listed "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the drivers. Police recorded actions as Going Straight Ahead for the westbound driver and Making Left Turn for the southbound driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - At Atlantic Ave and Woodhaven Blvd, a southbound driver turned left and collided with an eastbound driver. Both men were injured. Police recorded Turning Improperly.

Two drivers crashed at Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens at 3:53 p.m. The BMW driver was heading east, going straight. The Mitsubishi driver was traveling south and making a left turn. The BMW driver hit the Mitsubishi’s right front quarter panel with a center-front impact. Both drivers were injured: a 39-year-old man reported back pain, and a 57-year-old man reported whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Turning Improperly." Police recorded improper turning by a driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

Aug 14 - The driver of a taxi hit a northbound cyclist on Woodhaven Boulevard at 91 Ave. The 36-year-old rider suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

"According to the police report, the driver of a taxi struck a northbound bicyclist on Woodhaven Boulevard at 91 Avenue." The 36-year-old male cyclist suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and complained of an abrasion. Police recorded damage to the taxi’s right-front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and does not cite driver errors. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None, noted after impact and vehicle findings. The crash occurred in Queens, precinct 102, at 22:02; vehicle types involved were Taxi and Bike and the bicyclist was listed as Injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.

CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.

• Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 7 - Queens leaders kill Creedmoor’s car-free dream. The city bows to drivers. Walkers and cyclists lose. Streets stay hostile. Safety gains vanish. The promise of a people-first neighborhood dies.

On August 7, 2025, Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the city’s decision to scale back the Creedmoor redevelopment. The plan, once a bold vision for a car-free, walkable neighborhood, was gutted after pressure from local politicians like Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola. The original proposal called for 2,775 homes and limited parking. Now, density drops by 27 percent. Empire State Development claims compromise, but the statement is aspirational and lacks concrete safety measures for pedestrians or cyclists. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. The city missed its chance.

• NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV turned left at 91st Avenue and 77th Street and hit a standing scooter. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head abrasion.

A driver in a 2025 Honda SUV making a left turn hit a standing scooter at 91st Avenue and 77th Street in Queens. The scooter was traveling west. The 33-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the collision. The data lists no driver errors. The point of impact on the SUV was the left front quarter panel; the scooter showed damage to the center front. The crash happened at 10:31 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 15 - The motorcycle driver hit a parked bus on Woodhaven Blvd near 85 Rd in Queens. The 28-year-old rider suffered abrasions across his entire body. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.

A motorcycle driver collided with a parked bus on Woodhaven Blvd near 85 Rd in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured and suffered abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The bus was parked and its driver was not reported injured. Police recorded impact to the motorcycle's center front end and damage to the bus's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or other vehicle occupants were reported injured and no other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moving sedan hit a parked car in Queens. One driver, age 65, was injured and left unconscious. Police cite physical disability as a factor. Two others suffered unspecified injuries.

A sedan traveling south struck a parked car on 97th Street in Queens. According to the police report, three people were hurt: a 65-year-old male driver, found unconscious with injuries to his entire body, and two other occupants with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted in the report. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Jul 5 - City aims to carve bike lanes into 31st Street. Merchants fear lost access. Residents cite danger. DOT points to dozens hurt, two killed. The street stays deadly. The fight over space continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), the NYC Department of Transportation plans to narrow lanes and add bike paths on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The DOT cites 126 injured vehicle occupants, 33 injured pedestrians, 24 injured cyclists, and two deaths from 2020 to 2024, calling it 'one of the most dangerous streets in Queens.' Business owners warn the changes will block deliveries and threaten livelihoods. Residents worry about access and safety, especially for the elderly and students. The plan highlights the tension between street redesigns and the needs of vulnerable road users.

• City Bike Lane Plan Sparks Queens Clash, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

Jul 4 - A boy, 15, fell from a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The NYPD is investigating. Two other subway incidents happened that morning.

ABC7 reported on July 4, 2025, that a 15-year-old boy died after falling from the top of a No. 7 train at Queensboro Plaza station. The article states, "Police say the 15-year-old boy was riding on top of a No. 7 train around 2:45 a.m." and "He fell onto the tracks as it pulled into the Queensboro Plaza station." The NYPD is investigating this and two other incidents: a person struck by a J train and another killed while walking between cars on a No. 2 train. The events highlight ongoing dangers in the subway system and raise questions about platform and train safety.

• Teen Dies Falling From No. 7 Train, ABC7, 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

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

Jun 25 - Voters chose candidates who back bike lanes, open streets, and transit. Opponents lost. The message is clear: New Yorkers want safer roads. No new laws yet, but the council’s direction is set. Vulnerable road users watch and wait.

On June 25, 2025, New York City held local elections with major implications for street safety. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, saw candidates who championed 'the importance of bike lanes, public transit, and open streets' win across the city. Council members Lincoln Restler, Shahana Hanif, Shekar Krishnan, Chi Oss, Crystal Hudson, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams all prevailed on platforms supporting safer streets. Mark Levine, who called for bold highway changes, won the Comptroller race. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text is a vague statement of support for livable streets but does not describe a specific policy action or legislative change, so its direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists cannot be determined.' The victories signal a mandate for people-first streets, but concrete safety gains depend on future action.

• Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25