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 5
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 16
▸ Contusion/Bruise 21
▸ Abrasion 15
▸ Pain/Nausea 14
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 Bayside
- 2015 Infiniti Seda (2JX122) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Land Rover Suburban (LTW5645) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Volkswagen Suburban (KJL8640) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2010 Blue Hyundai Su (TEA6016) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Ford Van (21453NE) – 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.
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Bayside’s Dead Hours: Five Dead Since 2022. Most On Foot.
Bayside: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2025
About 2:30 AM on Aug 26, 2025, a 24‑year‑old passenger died on the Cross Island Parkway near Bell Boulevard. Police said the 1999 BMW lost control. Unsafe speed is listed in the state crash file. Patch | NYC Open Data
They were one of 5 people killed in Bayside since 2022. CrashCount stats
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Nights and highways keep taking people
Three of the five killed here were pedestrians; two were vehicle occupants. CrashCount stats
Hotspots tell the story. The Cross Island Parkway shows 2 deaths and 75 injuries. The Clearview Expressway adds 1 death and 70 injuries. Northern Blvd and the Long Island Expressway each show another death. NYC Open Data
The clock matters. Two deaths hit around 2 AM. Others came at 5 AM, 8 AM, and 10 PM. NYC Open Data
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The pattern holds in 2025
By this year’s count to Aug 31, Bayside logged 256 crashes, 2 deaths, and 125 injuries. Last year by this point it was 201 crashes and no deaths. CrashCount stats
Pedestrians are hit most often by SUVs and sedans. The file shows pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs and “Other,” with serious injuries from cars and SUVs. NYC Open Data
On Northern Blvd at 217 St, a 74‑year‑old man was killed at an intersection. The driver was listed unlicensed. NYC Open Data
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Slow it where the bodies fall
Concrete fixes fit the map:
- Nighttime focus on highways and arterials where deaths cluster (Cross Island, Clearview, Northern). Lighting, speed control, and targeted enforcement after dark. NYC Open Data
- Daylighting and hardened turns on Northern Blvd and other local crossings with repeated pedestrian hits. NYC Open Data
- Protected space near bus stops and parkway ramps to blunt high‑speed merges. NYC Open Data
Citywide tools are on the table. Our own call is plain: “Lower speeds. Save lives.” /take_action/
And Albany has a bill to stop the worst repeat speeders. S 4045
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Who moves, who stalls
Your council member here is Vickie Paladino. She sponsored a bill to erase protected bike and bus lane targets from the Streets Master Plan. It sits in committee. Legistar
Your state senator is John Liu. He co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee on the speed‑limiter bill S 4045. Open States
Your assembly member is Ed Braunstein. He voted yes to extend school speed zones, a step that protects kids where drivers have failed them. Open States
Five dead since 2022. Nights. Highways. The list is short and cruel. The next name does not have to be added. Start by slowing the cars. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-31
- Driver Killed, Passenger Flees Scene After NYC Expressway Crash, Patch, Published 2025-08-26
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- S 8344 (school speed zones), Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, 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
Bayside Bayside sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 19, AD 26, SD 16, Queens CB11.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bayside
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
13
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
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist▸Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
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.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
-
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
13
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
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist▸Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
- Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16
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
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist▸Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist▸Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
- Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
1
Driver in SUV ignored signal, hit teen cyclist▸Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Sep 1 - A driver in an SUV ignored the traffic signal on Bell Blvd and hit a 15-year-old bicyclist. The boy was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 SUV traveling west on 28 Ave struck a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Bell Blvd. The boy was ejected and was conscious at the scene. He suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded the motorist's contributing factors as Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. The SUV's left side doors and the bicycle's center front end were damaged, consistent with a straight-through impact. The report ties the listed driver errors to the crash; no other causes are recorded in the police data.
28
E-bike youths struck on Bell Boulevard▸Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Aug 28 - A northbound sedan clipped an e-bike at Bell Blvd and 26th Ave. Two boys went down. Faces and legs scraped. The car kept slowing. The bike hit front-first. Police list unsafe lane change and inexperience. The street did the rest.
Two boys on an e-bike collided with a northbound sedan at Bell Blvd and 26 Ave in Queens. The 12-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising; the 13-year-old rider had leg abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing, Driver Inexperience.” The data also shows the e-bike’s point of impact at the center front and the sedan struck at the right rear quarter, with the car slowing or stopping. Listed rider factors include Driver Inexperience and Unsafe Speed, noted after the motorist’s errors. This crash highlights how a lane change into a vulnerable pair on a bike turns routine traffic into harm.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
17
Speeding chain-reaction injures Parkway passengers▸Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 17 - Northbound cars piled into each other on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Multiple drivers and passengers were hurt, including fractures and back injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and improper turning.
Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Island Parkway and struck a parked Jeep. Several drivers and passengers were injured; reported wounds include a fractured elbow-dislocation and back abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded those driver errors for involved motorists. The crash involved sedans, SUVs and a motorcycle, with damage to multiple front ends and a rear bumper. Two listed occupants treated in the report are a 22-year-old driver with an elbow fracture-dislocation and a 21-year-old driver with back injuries. The report cites unsafe speed and improper turning as the primary causes.
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
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
11
Sedan clips motorcyclist at 38 Ave▸Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
Aug 11 - A northbound sedan cut across 38 Ave and clipped a motorcycle. The rider hit the front, was thrown, and suffered a head injury. Failure to yield sits at the core. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A motorcycle traveling east on 38 Ave struck a northbound sedan at 214 Pl. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan shows damage to the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle shows center-front impact. These details point to a turn or cross that stole the rider’s path. The report lists driver error first. Only afterward does it note the rider’s helmet use in the data. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores how a simple failure to yield can maim a person on two wheels.
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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
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
7
Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
30
Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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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Braunstein Opposes Car-Free Creedmoor Backs Harmful Downscale▸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.
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NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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
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Two SUVs Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Jul 30 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn struck an oncoming SUV going straight at Northern Blvd and 223 St. A 34-year-old woman driver suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
"According to the police report ..." the driver of an SUV making a left turn struck the right side of an oncoming SUV that was going straight at Northern Boulevard and 223 St in Queens. A 34-year-old woman, the driver, suffered whole-body injuries and was in shock. Her air bag deployed and she was restrained by a lap belt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Damage was to the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸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.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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