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

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

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

Jun 29 - A sleeping SUV driver slammed into a bus on 147 Ave. Six people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, bodies battered. The road stayed quiet. Metal and flesh took the blow.

An SUV struck a bus on 147 Ave in Queens. Six people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, the crash was caused by the driver falling asleep and losing consciousness. Injuries ranged from severe bleeding to whiplash and chest trauma. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The impact left bodies bruised and shaken, exposing the danger when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 24 - A cyclist died on Astoria Boulevard. A fleeing driver struck her. She flew from her bike, hit a parked car, and never got up. Police stopped the chase. The driver kept going. The street stayed deadly.

According to the New York Post (published June 24, 2025), Bekim Fiseku, 53, was charged after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio, 36, while fleeing a burglary in Queens. Surveillance video showed Servedio "went flying off her bicycle and slammed into a parked BMW while Fiseku sped off." Police ended their pursuit to help Servedio, who died at Elmhurst Hospital. Fiseku was on supervised release for a prior federal conviction at the time. The article highlights that Fiseku had three passengers and was fleeing police, raising questions about police pursuit protocols and the risks to vulnerable road users. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for cyclists on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Queens Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 21 - A cyclist riding north on N Conduit Ave was hit from behind. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite following too closely by another vehicle. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.

A 27-year-old woman riding a bike north on N Conduit Ave at Guy R Brewer Blvd was struck from behind by another vehicle. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely.' The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 18 - Two cars crashed at S Conduit Ave and Rockaway Blvd. One passenger hurt. Both drivers distracted. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. System failed.

A sedan and an SUV collided at S Conduit Ave and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. One 67-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The SUV was making a right turn; the sedan was going straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other factors were cited. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 17 - Sedan struck merging on Belt Parkway Exit 21B. Two women inside bruised, one in abdomen, one in chest. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock.

A sedan crashed while merging eastbound at Belt Parkway Exit 21B. Two women, aged 23 and 22, were injured—one suffered abdominal bruises, the other chest contusions. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The report lists no errors by the injured. The impact left both occupants conscious but hurt. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 17 - Two cars collided on Belt Parkway. Both drivers distracted. Two people hurt, neck and back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash. System failed to protect.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway at Farmers Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. Two people were injured: a 42-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 23-year-old male front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 17 - Two sedans crashed on Guy R Brewer Blvd. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact was sharp. Streets in Queens saw another wound.

Two sedans collided at 148-19 Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. One male driver, age 54, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved both vehicles disregarding traffic control. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left rear of one sedan and the front of the other. The system failed to protect those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 17 - Pick-up and sedan collided on 147 Ave. One driver hurt. Unsafe lane change and speed listed. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.

A pick-up truck and a sedan crashed on 147 Ave at 184 St in Queens. According to the police report, one driver suffered a back injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan was going straight; the pick-up was turning left. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured, with others listed as occupants but not reported hurt. Streets remain hazardous when drivers change lanes unsafely and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 15 - Two SUVs crashed on 147 Avenue. Eight people injured. Children and adults suffered head, neck, back, and arm pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two SUVs collided at 147 Avenue and 176 Street in Queens. According to the police report, eight people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and neck trauma to back and arm pain. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers and several passengers were hurt. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-12