Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan was hurt after rear-ending another sedan at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue. He suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Beach 69 Street and De Costa Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, logged as elbow/lower arm/hand injuries and shock. A 58-year-old female driver in the other sedan was involved and not injured. Police recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely” as contributing factors. The point of impact was center front end of the injured driver’s vehicle into the center back end of the other vehicle. The report notes air bag deployment and lap belt use. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.

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

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

Jul 10 - The driver of a sedan on Beach Channel Drive took a center back end hit. Two occupants were injured. The 37-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. A 25-year-old rear passenger suffered whole-body pain and whiplash. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors.

According to the police report, the sedan on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 95 Street sustained center back end damage. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 37-year-old man in the driver seat with back injury and whiplash, and a 25-year-old woman in the right rear passenger position with whole‑body injury and whiplash. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west and was recorded as going straight ahead; the vehicle's center back end was the point of impact. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists and notes no helmet or signal issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 5 - 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 2025-11-04

Jul 5 - 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 2025-11-04

Jul 4 - 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 2025-11-04

• Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04

Jun 30 - 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 2025-11-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jun 28 - 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 2025-11-04

Jun 24 - 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 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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