Aug 6 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old man on Forest Ave. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver committed Unsafe Speed. The pedestrian was not in the roadway.

A sedan traveling north on Forest Ave hit a 66-year-old man. He suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. The vehicle is listed as a 2009 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors are recorded in the report. The collision left the pedestrian injured and underlines the role of speed in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 5 - Poor DOT signs on Hylan Boulevard sow chaos. Drivers turn from the wrong lane. Collisions mount. Bus lane rules shift by the hour. The street stays dangerous for those on foot and bike.

According to amny (2025-08-05), collisions on Hylan Boulevard have risen due to unclear DOT signage about bus lane hours. Borough President Vito Fossella noted, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane.” The article reports 32 crashes in 2025 tied to drivers making right turns from the middle lane instead of the curb-side bus lane. Some signs list hours, others only say 'Bus Corridor Photo,' confusing drivers. The lack of clear, consistent information leaves intersections hazardous, especially for vulnerable road users. The report highlights a pressing need for better signage and clearer policy.

• Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amny, Published 2025-08-05

Aug 4 - Two SUVs collided at N Gannon Avenue and Bradley Avenue. A 44-year-old woman driving one SUV suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and reported pain and shock. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction for both drivers.

Two sport-utility vehicles crashed at N Gannon Avenue and Bradley Avenue. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when the crash occurred. The 44-year-old woman driving one SUV suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and complained of pain and shock; she was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The other driver was not seriously hurt. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Points of impact were the left-front bumper on one SUV and the right-front bumper on the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.

"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo

On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.

• ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 28 - The driver of a pick-up truck turned right and collided with several southbound vehicles stopped on Jewett Ave at Forest Ave. Two male drivers were injured—one with a chest contusion, another with a concussion. Police recorded alcohol involvement.

The driver of a pick-up truck made a right turn and collided with multiple southbound vehicles that were stopped in traffic on Jewett Ave at Forest Ave in Staten Island. Two drivers were hurt: a 46-year-old man suffered a chest contusion and a 32-year-old man suffered a concussion. According to the police report, “Alcohol Involvement” and multiple “Other Vehicular” factors contributed to the crash. The report notes the pick-up’s pre-crash movement as making a right turn and several southbound vehicles stopped in traffic. Multiple buses, SUVs and a sedan show point-of-impact and damage consistent with a multi-vehicle collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 25 - A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided at Leonard Avenue and Clinton B Fisk Avenue. An eight-year-old rear passenger and the SUV driver suffered whiplash. Police logged driver inattention and unsafe speed.

A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided at Leonard Avenue and Clinton B Fisk Avenue on Staten Island. An eight-year-old boy, a left-rear passenger, and the SUV driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The report lists front-end damage to both vehicles after the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and both injured occupants were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 20 - A 26-year-old woman driving a 2023 sedan was injured on Clove Road when a driver in another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end as she made a right turn. She sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2023 ACUR sedan, a 26-year-old woman, was making a right turn on Clove Road near Howard Avenue when a driver in another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged the right rear bumper. The sedan driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded no contributing driver errors. The report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 17 - Two box trucks crashed at Jewett Ave and Post Ave in Staten Island. A 20-year-old driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Two box trucks collided on Jewett Avenue at Post Avenue in Staten Island. A 20-year-old man driving one truck was injured; police logged a knee/lower-leg/foot fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, both "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. Police recorded center-front-end damage to both trucks. Vehicle records show both drivers were going straight ahead before the impact. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved; one person was hurt and others in the vehicles were shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 17 - Mayor Adams stalled Third Avenue’s redesign. He once called it urgent. Now, cyclists and walkers face the same deadly street. Cars dominate. Promises break. Blood stains linger.

On July 17, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams delayed Brooklyn’s Third Avenue safety redesign. The project, once 'at the top of our list,' now sits idle. Streetsblog NYC reported the mayor’s reversal. No council vote or committee action is recorded. Adams’s move keeps pedestrians and cyclists exposed to known hazards. A safety analyst notes: Delaying redesign postpones critical improvements, keeps dangers in place, and discourages walking and biking. The city’s inaction leaves Third Avenue deadly for all outside a car.

• Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 16 - Ex-Commissioner Tom Donlon says Adams insiders fueled deadly NYPD chases. Cyclists, kids, and bystanders paid. Streets turned chaotic. Policy ignored. Trust shattered. Vulnerable road users left exposed.

""The NYPD is led by the best, brightest and most honorable professionals in the nation — and their results speak for themselves: crime continues to fall across the city, with shootings at the lowest level in recorded history. We will respond in court, where we are confident these absurd claims will be disproven."" -- Charles Fall

On July 16, 2025, former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering suit, alleging 'deadly and unconstitutional high-speed vehicle chases' under Mayor Adams. The complaint, reported by Streetsblog NYC, claims the NYPD's Community Response Team operated as a rogue unit, answerable only to City Hall, with Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry allowing reckless pursuits. Donlon cites deaths and injuries, including cyclist Amanda Servedio. The suit alleges 398 crashes and 315 injuries in 2024—a 47% jump. Donlon's allegations highlight how high-speed chases increase risk to pedestrians and cyclists, introducing unpredictable, dangerous driving and eroding public trust in safe, equitable enforcement. No council bill or committee action is tied to this event.

• Former NYPD Boss Says Deadly High Speed Chases Were Result Of ‘Rogue’ Adams Insiders, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-16

Jul 15 - Two vehicles collided at Victory Blvd and Bryson Ave. A 76-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and shock. Police listed no driver errors. Both drivers were licensed; the injured driver wore a lap belt.

Two vehicles — a sedan and an SUV — collided at Victory Blvd and Bryson Ave in Staten Island. The driver of the sedan was going straight ahead. The driver of the SUV was slowing or stopping. According to the police report, "a 76-year-old woman driving one car suffered a head injury and was in shock." The injured person was the sedan driver. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report notes the sedan sustained right front quarter-panel damage and the SUV left front quarter-panel damage. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was reported using a lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 15 - Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue. One driver suffered facial injuries. Police cite following too closely and distraction. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two SUVs crashed on Forest Avenue at Dubois Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a Mazda SUV was struck from behind by a Porsche SUV. The 33-year-old woman driving the Mazda suffered facial injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one driver hurt and exposed the risks of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.

On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.

• Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 3 - Two drivers struck at Bradley and Purdy. Both men hurt. One with chest injury, one with arm pain. Metal twisted. No clear cause named. Streets silent after impact.

A sedan and a pickup truck crashed at Bradley Avenue and Purdy Avenue on Staten Island. Two male drivers, ages 56 and 43, were injured—one suffered chest trauma and whiplash, the other arm pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors are detailed. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No further details on cause or fault are given in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 3 - Mayor Adams halts 34th Street busway. Streets stay clogged. Pedestrians and bus riders lose. Car dominance remains. Safety and equity stalled.

On July 3, 2025, the Adams administration paused the 34th Street busway project, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The matter, described as a 'highly-anticipated 34th Street busway,' had support from Council Members Erik Bottcher, Keith Powers, and others. Bottcher called it 'transformative,' promising fewer crashes and faster buses. Powers slammed the last-minute reversal. Safety analysts warn: canceling the busway preserves car dominance, discourages transit, and keeps streets unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists. The project’s future is uncertain. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

• Anti-Miracle On 34th Street: Adams Administration Pauses Work On 34th Street Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-03

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 29 - SUV struck a standing scooter on College Ave. Teen driver ejected, unconscious, bleeding from head. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for the young.

A 16-year-old male driving a standing scooter was struck by a 2007 Hyundai SUV on College Ave, Staten Island. The teen was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right-of-way. Both driver errors are listed as contributing factors. The teen had no safety equipment. The SUV driver, a 79-year-old woman, was not injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by young road users when drivers fail to pay attention and yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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