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 17
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 63
▸ Contusion/Bruise 58
▸ Abrasion 21
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
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 Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville
- 2021 Me/Be Spor (9GM3735) – 114 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 Gray Me/Be Sedan (LXJ6043) – 106 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Audi Suburban (LEA6381) – 87 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2012 Grey Me/Be Sedan (9242ZU) – 81 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.
CloseBefore dawn on the Belt Parkway
Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 11, 2025
Just before dawn on Sep 12, 2025, on the Belt Parkway, a driver hit and killed a person walking. Police logged it as a pedestrian not at an intersection, with three westbound cars involved. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Sep 29: A driver rear‑ended another car on the Belt Parkway; one person was hurt. NYC Open Data
- Sep 27: A driver in a 2019 Toyota SUV crashed on a local street; he was injured. NYC Open Data
The toll does not let up
Since 2022, this neighborhood has logged 17 deaths and 1,955 injuries in traffic crashes. NYC Open Data
Crashes cluster on the expressways and feeders. The Belt Parkway alone accounts for 9 deaths and 697 injuries here. South Conduit Avenue adds 1 death and 210 injuries. NYC Open Data
Nights are brutal. At 3 AM, police records show four deaths since 2022. At 5 AM, three. At 6 AM, two. NYC Open Data
What police write down
In this area, officers recorded driver failures that kill people we love. “Failure to yield” appears with deaths and injuries in the logs. “Driver inattention/distraction” and “unsafe speed” are there too, including a speed‑related pedestrian injury crash on 144 Avenue. NYC Open Data
On the Conduit, even the borough president said the quiet part out loud. “The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short… it’s poorly designed… and we know the lack of sufficient pedestrian and bike infrastructure makes it even more dangerous,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said. Streetsblog NYC
Power sits with people who can act today
City Hall has tools and uses some of them. The DOT finished the Queens Boulevard overhaul and reported a drop in deaths there. AMNY
Albany moved on repeat speeders. The State Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill advanced with a “yes” from State Senator James Sanders, who represents this area. Open States
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks‑Powers has pressed DOT on missed safety targets. “DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results,” she said. Streetsblog NYC
Make the deadly roads livable
The Belt and the Conduit cut through homes and jobs. People still have to cross. The records show who pays when drivers don’t yield, don’t look, or drive too fast. NYC Open Data
Proven moves are on the table:
- Slow the default speed on city streets, and keep it slow. Take action
- Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat speeders statewide. Senator Sanders voted yes in committee. The Assembly can move its companion. Open States
- Harden crossings on South and North Conduit and along the Belt frontage: daylight corners, give pedestrians head starts, and add physical protection at known hotspots. NYC Open Data
One person died before dawn on the Belt. The map says who is next if nothing changes. Start here. Act now.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-11
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- A ‘Boulevard of Life’ transformation: DOT announces completion of Queens Boulevard Redesign, AMNY, Published 2024-11-12
- Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson
District 31
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
District 31
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville sits in Queens, Precinct 116, District 31, AD 31, SD 10, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run▸Aug 13 - A man crossed South Conduit Avenue. A driver struck him. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Police search for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on August 13, 2025, that a 52-year-old man was killed crossing South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:27 a.m. The driver fled the scene, leaving the man fatally injured. Police said, "The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man." No arrests have been made. The crash happened where there is no crosswalk, on a busy parkway service road. The case highlights the dangers of unmarked crossings and the ongoing risk to pedestrians from hit-and-run drivers.
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Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead▸Aug 12 - A car struck a food truck in Queens. Three lives ended. Metal twisted. Morning shattered. The street bears the mark.
CBS New York (2025-08-12) reports a car "slammed into a food truck in Queens" at 42nd Street and 19th Avenue, killing three. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m. The article shows the impact's violence but does not detail driver actions. The collision highlights the danger vehicles pose to people working and gathering at curbside businesses. No mention of charges or policy response.
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Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
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New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
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E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
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BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run▸Aug 13 - A man crossed South Conduit Avenue. A driver struck him. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Police search for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on August 13, 2025, that a 52-year-old man was killed crossing South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:27 a.m. The driver fled the scene, leaving the man fatally injured. Police said, "The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man." No arrests have been made. The crash happened where there is no crosswalk, on a busy parkway service road. The case highlights the dangers of unmarked crossings and the ongoing risk to pedestrians from hit-and-run drivers.
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Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead▸Aug 12 - A car struck a food truck in Queens. Three lives ended. Metal twisted. Morning shattered. The street bears the mark.
CBS New York (2025-08-12) reports a car "slammed into a food truck in Queens" at 42nd Street and 19th Avenue, killing three. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m. The article shows the impact's violence but does not detail driver actions. The collision highlights the danger vehicles pose to people working and gathering at curbside businesses. No mention of charges or policy response.
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Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run▸Aug 13 - A man crossed South Conduit Avenue. A driver struck him. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Police search for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on August 13, 2025, that a 52-year-old man was killed crossing South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:27 a.m. The driver fled the scene, leaving the man fatally injured. Police said, "The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man." No arrests have been made. The crash happened where there is no crosswalk, on a busy parkway service road. The case highlights the dangers of unmarked crossings and the ongoing risk to pedestrians from hit-and-run drivers.
-
Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead▸Aug 12 - A car struck a food truck in Queens. Three lives ended. Metal twisted. Morning shattered. The street bears the mark.
CBS New York (2025-08-12) reports a car "slammed into a food truck in Queens" at 42nd Street and 19th Avenue, killing three. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m. The article shows the impact's violence but does not detail driver actions. The collision highlights the danger vehicles pose to people working and gathering at curbside businesses. No mention of charges or policy response.
-
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 13 - A man crossed South Conduit Avenue. A driver struck him. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Police search for answers. The street holds the silence.
ABC7 reported on August 13, 2025, that a 52-year-old man was killed crossing South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:27 a.m. The driver fled the scene, leaving the man fatally injured. Police said, "The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man." No arrests have been made. The crash happened where there is no crosswalk, on a busy parkway service road. The case highlights the dangers of unmarked crossings and the ongoing risk to pedestrians from hit-and-run drivers.
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
12
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead▸Aug 12 - A car struck a food truck in Queens. Three lives ended. Metal twisted. Morning shattered. The street bears the mark.
CBS New York (2025-08-12) reports a car "slammed into a food truck in Queens" at 42nd Street and 19th Avenue, killing three. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m. The article shows the impact's violence but does not detail driver actions. The collision highlights the danger vehicles pose to people working and gathering at curbside businesses. No mention of charges or policy response.
-
Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 12 - A car struck a food truck in Queens. Three lives ended. Metal twisted. Morning shattered. The street bears the mark.
CBS New York (2025-08-12) reports a car "slammed into a food truck in Queens" at 42nd Street and 19th Avenue, killing three. The crash happened at 8:37 a.m. The article shows the impact's violence but does not detail driver actions. The collision highlights the danger vehicles pose to people working and gathering at curbside businesses. No mention of charges or policy response.
- Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
-
Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
26
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Hurts Passenger▸Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 26 - A driver hit the rear of a westbound car on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver.
Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway in Queens. Both were headed west. The KIA driver was making a right turn. The Jeep driver was going straight. The KIA driver hit the rear of the Jeep in a rear-end impact. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, a driver hit the rear of another car, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by a driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
21
Pick-up Truck Rear-ends Sedan on Van Wyck▸Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 21 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. A 48-year-old woman driver suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
A pick-up truck struck the left rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old woman, sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers were traveling north and proceeding straight ahead when the truck’s center front made contact with the sedan’s left rear bumper. Police logged the sedan’s damage as center back end and the truck’s as center front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
19
Improper Lane Change Injures Three on Van Wyck▸Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck. Three people hurt. Back and shoulder bruises. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies slammed. System failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Van Wyck Expressway at Belt Parkway in Queens. Three people were injured: a 25-year-old driver with a shoulder bruise, and two male passengers, ages 63 and 43, with back injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed a dangerous maneuver. Metal struck metal. Passengers paid the price.
18
Defective Brakes Cause SUV and Truck Collision▸Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
-
New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
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E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
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BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 18 - SUV and pickup slammed together on Rockaway Blvd. Brakes failed. One driver hurt, shoulder and arm. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. Streets in Queens saw another crash.
Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck, collided on Rockaway Blvd near S Conduit Ave in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and reported pain and shock. The other occupants were not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
11
Anderson Backs Safety‑Boosting Open Streets Program in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
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New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce,
BKReader,
Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.
On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'
- New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce, BKReader, Published 2025-07-11
8
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman▸Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
-
E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
-
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 8 - Flames trapped a woman in a Queens pizzeria. An e-bike battery sparked the blaze. Four escaped. She did not. Firefighters pulled her out. She died at the hospital. Lithium-ion fires keep rising. The city counts the cost.
Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports a 76-year-old woman died after a lithium-ion e-bike battery ignited at Singas Famous Pizza in Queens. The fire blocked her escape from the restroom. Four others fled. FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Dan Flynn said, 'They are tremendously convenient for our communities, for our delivery drivers.' FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker noted, 'One is too many.' The incident marks the first battery-related death in NYC for 2025. The article highlights ongoing risks of lithium-ion batteries and renewed calls for tighter regulation.
- E-Bike Battery Fire Kills Queens Woman, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08
5
BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway▸Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
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BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.
ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.
- BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-05
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
- Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04
2
Sedan Overturns on Belt Parkway, Two Hurt▸Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jul 2 - A sedan rolled on Belt Parkway. A teenage passenger suffered a concussion. The driver, a young woman, was hurt. Steering failure and other vehicular issues listed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway in Queens. A 19-year-old woman driving and a 15-year-old boy riding in the front seat were both injured. The boy suffered a concussion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' and 'Steering Failure' were listed as contributing factors. The car’s front end took the impact. The vehicle overturned. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both occupants conscious but hurt.
30Int 0857-2024
Brooks-Powers votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30