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 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 14
▸ Contusion/Bruise 11
▸ Abrasion 16
▸ Pain/Nausea 5
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park
- 2021 Me/Be Utility Vehicle (Y33PVC) – 134 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Chevrolet Pickup (88332NA) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Sedan (LAA9627) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 Gray Toyota Suburban (LGS2409) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Me/Be Suburban (LDF1536) – 50 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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Hillside and 256: a death in daylight, and a pattern that doesn’t stop
Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 17, 2025
Just after 5 PM on Jun 8, 2025, at Hillside Avenue and 256 Street, a 26-year-old driver died. Police records list him as the driver, and list his death as “apparent.” Source · Crash record
This Week
- On Jul 16, a driver turning through 81 Avenue and 260 Street hit another car; police recorded failure to yield. One person was hurt. Crash record
- On Jun 29, three SUVs and a fourth vehicle collided at 76 Avenue and 271 Street; one driver was injured. Crash record
- On Jun 19 near 263 Street, police logged a two‑car crash with one injured driver. Crash record
The toll on these blocks
Since 2022, this neighborhood has logged 498 crashes, 2 deaths, and 273 injuries. NYC Open Data
This year is running worse than last. By this point last year, there were 96 crashes and 52 injuries. This year, it’s 136 crashes and 73 injuries. That’s a 41.7% jump in crashes and 40.4% in injuries. Period stats
Police reports point to the same bad habits. Failure to yield shows up in recent injury crashes on 81 Avenue at 260 Street and on 83 Avenue at 258 Street. Unsafe speed is on the sheet for 83 Avenue at 261 Street. Jul 16 crash · Jun 6 crash · Jun 12 crash
Corners that don’t forgive
Hillside Avenue repeats in the records. It leads this area for harm, including the Jun 8 death. Crash record
A pedestrian died on 73 Avenue in 2023. Police logged four others hurt in that crash, including a 1‑year‑old boy and a 5‑year‑old girl. Crash record
Peak pain hits late afternoon. The hour around 5 PM has the most injuries, and one of the two deaths. NYC Open Data
The choices on the table
Council Member Linda Lee co‑sponsored a bill to let ambulettes drive and double‑park in bus lanes. More blocking at the curb means more conflict where people walk and cross. Legistar file
In Albany, Senator Toby Stavisky voted yes in committee on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed‑limiting tech. Timeline
Assembly Member Ed Braunstein voted yes to extend school speed‑zone provisions, keeping protections near schools in force. Open States
What would make these streets kinder?
Start with the basics where crashes cluster: daylight the corners, give pedestrians a head start, and harden turns on Hillside Avenue and 73 Avenue. Focus enforcement on failure to yield and unsafe speed at those spots. Recent police records in this area back both patterns. Jun 6 crash · Jun 12 crash
Citywide, two steps would save lives here too. First, lower the default speed limit. Second, stop habitual speeders with speed‑limiting tech. Both are laid out here with how to push them. Take action
The driver who died at Hillside and 256 is not coming home. The map shows where the next crash will hurt. The fixes are known. The wait is a choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where is this report focused?
▸ How many crashes and victims are we talking about?
▸ Which corners are the worst?
▸ Which officials can act now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-16
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Ed Braunstein
District 26
Council Member Linda Lee
District 23
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
▸ Other Geographies
Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 23, AD 26, SD 11, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD▸
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD,
NY1,
Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
10
Driver reversing hits e-bike rider on 260 St▸Oct 10 - Queens driver backed a sedan on 260 St and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The rider suffered a chest bruise. Police cited driver inattention and distraction.
At 84-56 260 St in Queens, the driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was backing south and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The bicyclist was injured with a chest contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver’s conduct was recorded as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the car’s point of impact as the right front bumper and the e-bike’s as the center front. Police did not specify injuries to others. A driver reversed into a person moving straight ahead. The system allowed it, and the rider paid the price.
7
Driver Injured in Front-End Crash on Union Turnpike▸Oct 7 - In Queens, a 92-year-old driver in a sedan was injured in a front-end crash on Union Turnpike. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front end took the hit.
A westbound driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was involved in a crash near 255-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The center front took the impact. The 92-year-old woman driving was injured with a reported fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the report. The vehicle had front-end damage. Police listed the driver as licensed. The record notes another person tied to the car as registrant with no reported injuries.
3
Driver Reversing SUV Injures Queens Roadway Worker▸Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
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Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
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Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
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Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
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
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD, NY1, Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
10
Driver reversing hits e-bike rider on 260 St▸Oct 10 - Queens driver backed a sedan on 260 St and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The rider suffered a chest bruise. Police cited driver inattention and distraction.
At 84-56 260 St in Queens, the driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was backing south and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The bicyclist was injured with a chest contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver’s conduct was recorded as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the car’s point of impact as the right front bumper and the e-bike’s as the center front. Police did not specify injuries to others. A driver reversed into a person moving straight ahead. The system allowed it, and the rider paid the price.
7
Driver Injured in Front-End Crash on Union Turnpike▸Oct 7 - In Queens, a 92-year-old driver in a sedan was injured in a front-end crash on Union Turnpike. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front end took the hit.
A westbound driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was involved in a crash near 255-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The center front took the impact. The 92-year-old woman driving was injured with a reported fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the report. The vehicle had front-end damage. Police listed the driver as licensed. The record notes another person tied to the car as registrant with no reported injuries.
3
Driver Reversing SUV Injures Queens Roadway Worker▸Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
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
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-12
10
Driver reversing hits e-bike rider on 260 St▸Oct 10 - Queens driver backed a sedan on 260 St and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The rider suffered a chest bruise. Police cited driver inattention and distraction.
At 84-56 260 St in Queens, the driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was backing south and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The bicyclist was injured with a chest contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver’s conduct was recorded as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the car’s point of impact as the right front bumper and the e-bike’s as the center front. Police did not specify injuries to others. A driver reversed into a person moving straight ahead. The system allowed it, and the rider paid the price.
7
Driver Injured in Front-End Crash on Union Turnpike▸Oct 7 - In Queens, a 92-year-old driver in a sedan was injured in a front-end crash on Union Turnpike. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front end took the hit.
A westbound driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was involved in a crash near 255-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The center front took the impact. The 92-year-old woman driving was injured with a reported fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the report. The vehicle had front-end damage. Police listed the driver as licensed. The record notes another person tied to the car as registrant with no reported injuries.
3
Driver Reversing SUV Injures Queens Roadway Worker▸Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Oct 10 - Queens driver backed a sedan on 260 St and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The rider suffered a chest bruise. Police cited driver inattention and distraction.
At 84-56 260 St in Queens, the driver of a 2005 Toyota sedan was backing south and hit a 30-year-old man riding an e-bike east. The bicyclist was injured with a chest contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver’s conduct was recorded as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the car’s point of impact as the right front bumper and the e-bike’s as the center front. Police did not specify injuries to others. A driver reversed into a person moving straight ahead. The system allowed it, and the rider paid the price.
7
Driver Injured in Front-End Crash on Union Turnpike▸Oct 7 - In Queens, a 92-year-old driver in a sedan was injured in a front-end crash on Union Turnpike. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front end took the hit.
A westbound driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was involved in a crash near 255-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The center front took the impact. The 92-year-old woman driving was injured with a reported fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the report. The vehicle had front-end damage. Police listed the driver as licensed. The record notes another person tied to the car as registrant with no reported injuries.
3
Driver Reversing SUV Injures Queens Roadway Worker▸Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Oct 7 - In Queens, a 92-year-old driver in a sedan was injured in a front-end crash on Union Turnpike. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The front end took the hit.
A westbound driver in a 2021 Hyundai sedan was involved in a crash near 255-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The center front took the impact. The 92-year-old woman driving was injured with a reported fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured in the report. The vehicle had front-end damage. Police listed the driver as licensed. The record notes another person tied to the car as registrant with no reported injuries.
3
Driver Reversing SUV Injures Queens Roadway Worker▸Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Oct 3 - A driver in a Ford SUV reversed near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens and hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a back bruise. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver distraction.
A 39-year-old driver in a 2016 Ford SUV with New Jersey plates was backing north near 269-01 76 Ave in Queens when he hit a 25-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Backing Unsafely” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” by the driver were the contributing factors. The crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. and was not at an intersection. No damage was recorded to the SUV, but the impact put a worker on the ground.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-28
26
Left-turn crash injures 77-year-old driver on Union Turnpike▸Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Sep 26 - At Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens, a westbound driver turned left as an eastbound driver went straight. The cars collided. A 77-year-old woman driving east suffered a leg bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries.
Police crash data list two sedans at Union Turnpike and 260 St in Queens. A westbound driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn. An eastbound driver in a 2007 Pontiac sedan was going straight. The drivers collided. The 77-year-old woman driving east was injured with a knee/leg contusion; police marked her conscious and not ejected. Other persons were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the westbound driver’s car showed right-front bumper damage and the eastbound driver’s car had center-front damage. Police did not record any contributing factors or driver errors in this crash.
24
Sedan driver hits SUV's right side; passenger hurt▸Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Sep 24 - At 255 St and 81 Ave, a driver in a sedan hit the right side of an SUV. A 20-year-old passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
At 255 St and 81 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan going east hit the right side of an SUV going south. A 20-year-old front passenger was hurt. The 22-year-old male sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. The 42-year-old female SUV driver reported whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Vehicle damage matched the impact: center-front on the sedan, right-side doors on the SUV. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
17
Driver injures woman on Hewlett Street, Queens▸Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Sep 17 - Before dawn on Hewlett Street near 77 Road, a driver hit a 57-year-old woman. She stayed conscious. She suffered a shoulder fracture and dislocation. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver hit a 57-year-old woman on Hewlett Street near 77 Road in Queens at 3:20 a.m. She was conscious at the scene and suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture with dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was recorded as not at an intersection. The report lists no driver contributing factors. Police did not identify the vehicle type, the direction of travel, or any pre-crash actions by the driver. The crash was logged as collision 4843010 in the 105th Precinct. No other injuries were recorded.
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
6
Right-turning driver hits 19-year-old cyclist▸Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Sep 6 - At 260 St and 74 Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike. She stayed conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a 2015 Hyundai sedan turned right at 260 St and 74 Ave and hit a 19-year-old woman on a bike who was traveling straight east. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling south and making a right turn; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact was to the car's right front bumper and the bike's front end. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
- Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
7
Braunstein Backs Misguided Creedmoor Density Rollback▸Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
-
NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Aug 7 - City scales back Creedmoor plan. Density cut 27%. The car-free model dies. Walkers and cyclists lose safety and 'safety in numbers'. Local pols beat back bold urban design. Streets stay hostile. The chance for a people-first, low-car neighborhood vanishes.
Bill number: none — this is a policy statement, not legislation. Status: announced August 7, 2025; no committee review. Matter quoted: "NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols)." Eastern Queens Greenway condemned the decision to downscale the Creedmoor redevelopment from 2,775 units by 27 percent. Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and Council Member Joann Ariola opposed higher density and pressed the rollback. Empire State Development framed the change as a compromise. Safety impact: the cut reduces potential mode shift, walkability, and "safety in numbers" for pedestrians and cyclists, preserving car dependence and dangerous streets.
- NYC Could Have Its First Car-Free Neighborhood (But Won’t Get It Due To Revanchist Pols), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
16
SUV and Sedan Crash on 81 Avenue Injures Two▸Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.
Jul 16 - Two drivers hurt when SUV and sedan collide at unsafe speed in Queens. Impact slams metal, leaves pain and whiplash. Failure to yield marks the scene.
Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and an Audi sedan, collided on 81 Avenue at 260 Street in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash. Two women driving the vehicles were injured: one suffered hip and upper leg pain after partial ejection, the other sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed through city streets.