Lower the Limit, Stop the Bloodshed

A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.

• Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.

On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'

• New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce, BKReader, Published 2025-07-11

Candles flickered in Queens. Workers mourned the dead. Portraits lined the park. Grief and anger mixed. Demands for safety echoed. Fatigue and risk shadow every shift. The toll grows. The city listens.

amny reported on July 11, 2025, that rideshare and delivery workers gathered in Little Bay Park to honor colleagues killed on the job. The Justice for App Workers coalition demanded safety reforms, including panic buttons and limits on shift lengths. 'These deaths were not inevitable; they happened because billion-dollar companies chose profit over safety,' said Adaligisa Payero. Speakers highlighted long hours and fatigue as key dangers. The coalition called for tech companies and lawmakers to act, noting that app-based workers face higher injury and death rates than many traditional employees.

• Memorial Honors Fallen App-Based Workers, amny, Published 2025-07-11

A sedan slammed on Beach Channel Drive. Two people hurt. Whiplash. Back pain. Center back end crushed. Police cite other vehicular factors. Metal and bodies took the blow.

A sedan crashed on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street in Queens. Two occupants, a 25-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man, suffered injuries including whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The center back end of the sedan was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The impact left two people hurt in the car’s rear and driver seats.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle hit a man on Beach 97th. The impact tore his leg. Police cite improper lane use. The street stayed loud. The man stayed conscious.

A motorcycle traveling west on Beach 97th Street struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular' were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved the motorcycle's center front end. No helmet or pedestrian signal issues were cited. The driver’s actions, as detailed in the report, created danger for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a man crossing at Beach 66th. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Impact was front and center. Streets failed to protect the walker.

A 55-year-old man was injured when a Nissan SUV struck him as he crossed at the intersection of Beach 66th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's front end hit the man. Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and headed south. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the pedestrian in shock, underscoring the danger at this crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW flew over a Belt Parkway barrier at dawn. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Flames rose. Police say speed may have played a role. The crash left wreckage and questions in its wake.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), a BMW traveling east on the Belt Parkway in Queens struck a concrete median, vaulted over it, and hit two oncoming vehicles. The article states, "Six people were injured—two critically—in a fiery crash." Police noted, "speed may have been an issue." The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The incident highlights the dangers of high speeds and highway design where barriers failed to contain a vehicle, putting multiple road users at risk.

• BMW Vaults Median, Six Injured In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

SUV struck cyclist on Beach Front Road. Driver distracted. Cyclist suffered leg injury. Impact left bruises. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A cyclist was injured when an SUV, starting from parking, struck him on Beach Front Road in Queens. According to the police report, both the SUV driver and the cyclist were affected by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered a contusion and injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s right front quarter panel made contact. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Beach 54th Street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. One driver suffered leg injuries. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed silent. Metal and bodies bore the cost.

Two sedans crashed at Beach 54th Street in Queens just before midnight. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage led to the collision. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Three other occupants, including a 55-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles showed damage to the left side and front bumper. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the main contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two sedans collided on Beach 84 Street. Alcohol played a role. A young woman suffered a head injury. Metal crumpled. Sirens cut the night. The system failed to stop the harm.

A crash involving two sedans on Beach 84 Street and Beach Channel Drive left a 24-year-old woman with a head injury. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor. The BMW sedan, driven by the injured woman, struck a parked Honda. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further driver errors. The toll: one injured, others shaken, another night marked by systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A young woman crossing Beach 69 Street was hit. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash left her in shock. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A 22-year-old woman was injured while crossing Beach 69 Street at Thursby Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a vehicle struck her. She suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. No information about the vehicle or driver actions appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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