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 6
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 39
▸ Contusion/Bruise 37
▸ Abrasion 14
▸ Pain/Nausea 7
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 Rosedale
- 2010 Ford Sedan (MVC2530) – 153 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (LUF4600) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Hyundai Sedan (MSS0812) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Me/Be Suburban (LJA2982) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Coupe (LJY2726) – 23 times • 3 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Just after 7 AM at 242nd and 138th
Rosedale: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 19, 2025
Just after 7 AM at 242nd St and 138th Ave, a driver turning left in an SUV hit a 72‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention as the factor. City data identify the victim as a pedestrian and list her injuries as serious.
This Month
- Late night at Francis Lewis Blvd and Brookville Blvd, three cars collided; at least one person was injured, police reports show. City data
- Near the Belt Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd, two women were hurt in a crash just before midnight. City data
- Near 252‑18 Rockaway Blvd, a multi‑vehicle crash sent a driver to the hospital; police noted distraction. City data
The count in Rosedale
Since Jan 1, 2022, Rosedale has logged 1,575 crashes, with 1,132 people injured and 6 killed, according to NYC Open Data. People walking paid a heavy price: 2 killed and 89 injured. People on bikes were hurt 31 times. Vehicle occupants: 4 deaths and 1,007 injuries. Source
Injuries swell in the afternoon and evening. Around 3 PM and 7 PM are peak hours by injury counts, per the same city data. Source
Where it keeps happening
The hurt clusters on big roads that cut through the neighborhood. Brookville Boulevard leads the list. Laurelton Parkway is close behind. Both corridors show high totals of injuries and deaths in the data. Source
On Oct 6 at 242nd and 138th, police recorded driver inattention in the left‑turn crash that put a 72‑year‑old woman in the hospital. Source
Across the border on Conduit Boulevard, leaders have called out a roadway that splits neighborhoods and endangers those on foot and on bikes. “It’s confusing, 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
Who’s responsible, who’s acting
Your council member is Selvena N. Brooks‑Powers. She co‑sponsored a bill to crack down on unlicensed commuter vans, and earlier backed the city’s greenway master plan to expand safe routes for walking and biking. Legistar AMNY
Your state senator is James Sanders. He voted yes in committee for S 4045, which would require intelligent speed limiters for repeat violators. Open States
What will actually stop this
- Hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals at Brookville Boulevard and along Laurelton Parkway would slow drivers before the crossing and buy people walking a head start. These are standard tools in the city toolkit reflected in crash reductions elsewhere; the open data show where to start. NYC Open Data
- Targeted enforcement for failure‑to‑yield and distraction at afternoon and evening peaks when injuries spike. NYC Open Data
- Citywide: Lower default speeds and fit repeat violators with speed limiters. Albany has the bill; the Senate sponsor moved it; the Assembly can act. Open States
The woman hit just after 7 AM at 242nd and 138th is not a statistic. But the street will make her one unless we change it. Start here. Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at 242nd St and 138th Ave?
▸ How bad is traffic violence in Rosedale?
▸ Where are the local hotspots?
▸ Who represents this area?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-19
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, AMNY, Published 2022-10-27
- NYC Council – Legistar (Int 1347-2025), NYC Council, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
District 31
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Rosedale Rosedale sits in Queens, Precinct 116, District 31, AD 29, SD 10, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Rosedale
27
Late-Night Francis Lewis Crash Injures Passenger and Driver▸Sep 27 - A driver in an eastbound Lexus crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard by the Belt Parkway. The front passenger and driver, both 51, were conscious with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded no driver errors.
A late-night crash injured a passenger and a driver on Francis Lewis Boulevard near the Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, at 11:35 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2025, a 51-year-old driver and a 51-year-old front passenger in a 2021 Lexus sedan were injured and remained conscious, reporting back pain and whiplash. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead. The report lists right rear bumper as point of impact and right front bumper damage. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the data for this crash.
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances▸
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Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
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Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
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Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Sep 27 - A driver in an eastbound Lexus crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard by the Belt Parkway. The front passenger and driver, both 51, were conscious with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded no driver errors.
A late-night crash injured a passenger and a driver on Francis Lewis Boulevard near the Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, at 11:35 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2025, a 51-year-old driver and a 51-year-old front passenger in a 2021 Lexus sedan were injured and remained conscious, reporting back pain and whiplash. The driver was traveling east and going straight ahead. The report lists right rear bumper as point of impact and right front bumper damage. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the data for this crash.
16
Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances▸
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Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
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Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
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Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16
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Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances▸
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Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-15
13
Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
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Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
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Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances, New York Post, Published 2025-09-15
13
Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
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Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
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Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
-
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
-
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
5
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD▸
-
Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
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Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-05
4
Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
-
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
2
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute▸
-
Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
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File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
29
Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "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; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
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.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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
14Int 1347-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1346-2025
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers▸
-
File Int 1346-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
- File Int 1346-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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
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
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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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
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
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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
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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
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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
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01