Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 2 - A van traveling west struck a sedan merging westbound on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries to limbs and experienced shock. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting risks in merging maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 16:50 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 2013 Chevrolet van traveling straight west collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan merging westbound. The van's right front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper, damaging both vehicles' front quarter panels. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. A 41-year-old female passenger in the sedan also suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand and was in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim errors. The crash underscores the dangers inherent in merging maneuvers and driver errors related to vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A speeding sedan struck the rear of a southbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash unfolded at 6:20 p.m., highlighting the dangers of unsafe speed on city roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 18:20. A sedan, traveling southbound, rear-ended a southbound SUV at the center back end of the SUV. The contributing factor cited was 'Unsafe Speed.' The collision injured three occupants: the sedan driver, a front passenger, and a rear passenger. All three sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly notes the driver error of unsafe speed leading to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a box truck traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens around 1 p.m. A sedan, driven by a 48-year-old man, was making a U-turn when it collided with a box truck traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver, who was not ejected and remained conscious, sustained internal complaints and an upper arm shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, cited twice. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the center ends of both vehicles. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A young driver lost control northbound on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan crashed head-on. A 19-year-old woman in the back suffered severe head bleeding. Four people rode in the car. The airbag burst. The night stayed silent.

A sedan traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway crashed head-on, injuring a 19-year-old woman seated in the left rear. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2017 Infiniti carrying four occupants. The report states the collision resulted in the rear passenger suffering 'severe bleeding' from the head, with the airbag deploying on impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior are cited. The driver was described as young, and the car's center front end sustained significant damage. The report provides no details on external conditions or actions by other road users. The focus remains on the inexperience of the driver and the resulting injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Van Wyck Expressway. Four vehicles collided. Two people hurt: one with neck bruises, one with leg injuries. Both were conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, four vehicles traveling southeast on Van Wyck Expressway collided when a sedan changed lanes and struck another car's rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Two occupants were injured: a 27-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions, and a 60-year-old driver sustained knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and restrained. The police report attributes the crash to driver distraction and failure to yield, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured. The impact highlights the dangers of inattentive lane changes on high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 17 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway, injuring six occupants. Drivers and passengers suffered shoulder, neck, and leg injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing shock and pain among those inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 11:00. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, both sustaining center back end damage. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for all involved drivers. Six occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 22 to 67. Injuries included upper arm, neck, and lower leg trauma, with several victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inexperience and distraction—as the cause of the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Grand Central Parkway. The crash caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The rider was wearing a helmet but suffered shock and trauma after impact to the motorcycle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on Grand Central Parkway at 6:15 a.m. The motorcycle, a 2023 KAWK-MCL, was traveling west when the driver attempted to avoid an object in the roadway. This evasive action led to a collision impacting the center front end of the motorcycle, causing damage and ejecting the rider. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with the rider experiencing shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the pre-crash maneuver to avoid an object suggests a hazardous roadway condition. No other vehicle driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear driver, distracted, failed to stop in time. The front driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Impact damaged center rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided at 8:00 a.m. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Toyota driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, was slowing or stopping when it struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2018 BMW driven by a licensed female from New York. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain attention. The front driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle, confirming a rear-end collision caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 22 - A 25-year-old motorcyclist suffered shoulder abrasions after a collision on Van Wyck Expressway. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The motorcyclist was helmeted and conscious, sustaining moderate injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sedan both traveling north. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan showed no damage and had no point of impact, suggesting the motorcycle struck the sedan's right front bumper and quarter panel. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed male driver. The injuries and crash dynamics highlight the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - Five sedans crashed westbound on Grand Central Parkway. Four drivers injured. Bodies battered. Shock set in. Metal twisted at front, rear, and sides. Police cite only driver error. No pedestrians. No cyclists.

According to the police report, five sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway late at night. Four drivers, ages 26 to 62, suffered injuries ranging from full-body trauma to leg wounds. All were in shock. No one was ejected. The vehicles showed damage at the front, rear, and sides, pointing to a chain-reaction crash. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for each driver, indicating driver error but giving no detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. One sedan was stopped in traffic before impact. The crash underscores the danger of multi-car collisions and driver mistakes on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on 57 Road in Queens. The collision injured three occupants, including two children. All suffered whiplash and back or neck injuries. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, at 17:04 on 57 Road in Queens, a 2014 Mercedes SUV traveling south struck the rear center of a 2010 Ford sedan also traveling south. The SUV's driver was cited for following too closely and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact caused injuries to three occupants: a 63-year-old female driver and two female passengers aged 6 and 7, all seated in the rear. Each occupant sustained back or neck injuries and complained of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash resulted in center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.

On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.

• Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17

Sep 17 - Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.

On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.

• Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17

Sep 15 - Two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway in the early morning hours. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:49 AM on Van Wyck Expressway involving two sedans. The driver of one sedan, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the collision. Vehicle damage included a demolished overturned sedan and damage to the left front quarter panel of the other sedan. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured driver’s behavior. The focus remains on driver errors that led to the crash and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19