May 20 - Citi Bike workers back Brad Lander for mayor. Their bosses at Lyft fund Andrew Cuomo’s PAC. The split exposes fault lines in city transit. Riders and workers watch. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safer roads grinds on.

On May 20, 2025, Citi Bike workers endorsed Brad Lander for mayor, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The article states: “Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC.” This is not a council bill, but a political endorsement. Local 320 President Edwin Aviles called Lander 'the one and only person in NYC government who has ever publicly recognized and championed safety, fair wages, and a fair Collective Bargaining Agreement.' No council member sponsored or voted on this action. The endorsement signals a push for leadership that may prioritize safer streets and better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. According to safety analysts, this event concerns political endorsements and campaign contributions, not a policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.

• Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-20

May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.

According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.

• Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12

May 11 - Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 10 - Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 6 - Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.

On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.

• Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-06

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 3 - A BMW sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Wright Ave. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg fracture. The street saw blood. The car kept rolling. The system failed to protect him.

A BMW sedan hit a 64-year-old pedestrian on Wright Avenue in Staten Island. The man was not at an intersection and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 19, were in the car and unhurt. The pedestrian was left injured in the roadway. Driver distraction remains a clear danger, as documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 29 - A distracted driver struck a man off Granite Ave. The sedan’s bumper hit his leg. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A sedan traveling west on Granite Ave struck a 37-year-old man who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The driver, operating with a permit, and a female passenger were not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians from driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 22 - A sedan struck a man crossing with the signal on Forest Ave. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A sedan making a left turn on Forest Ave struck a 43-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg. The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No driver injuries were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - Federal lawyers bark. The MTA stands firm. The U.S. DOT demands New York end congestion pricing by April 20. The state refuses. Threats fly. No action lands. Meanwhile, Manhattan streets see fewer crashes, faster buses, and more people on foot.

On April 9, 2025, federal lawyers told Judge Lewis Liman that the U.S. Department of Transportation still demands New York stop congestion pricing by April 20. The case, rooted in the MTA’s lawsuit against the feds, remains unresolved. The DOT’s attorney, Dominika Tarczynska, said, "The Department of Transportation maintains the position that New York City should stop charging tolls by April 20." MTA attorney Robert Kaplan countered, "Congestion pricing is in effect, we believe it's working, and ... we don't intend to turn it off unless there's an order from your honor." Governor Hochul and the MTA refuse to comply. The federal government threatens vague consequences but takes no concrete steps. The MTA’s November agreement with the Biden-era DOT did not allow for unilateral federal withdrawal. As the legal fight drags on, congestion pricing continues. Streets south of 60th Street see fewer crashes. Bus speeds rise. Foot traffic grows. Vulnerable road users benefit while politicians bicker.

• Feds Insist They’ll Find A Way To Enforce Fake 4/20 Congestion Pricing Deadline, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 8 - A Chevy sedan struck a 17-year-old boy on Forest Ave. The car’s right front bumper hit the teen’s hip and leg. He was left bruised. The driver stayed at the scene, unhurt.

A Chevy sedan traveling north on Forest Ave near South Ave struck a 17-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, the vehicle’s right front bumper hit the boy’s hip and leg, leaving him bruised but conscious. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was not injured and remained at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 8 - Community Board 3 backed the Canal Street open street, but hours got slashed. Residents packed the meeting. Supporters spoke of safety, space, and life without cars. Detractors cited noise and mess. The board voted 13-1 to keep the street open.

""In response to listening to our community, we ve made meaningful changes to the program over this year."" -- Charles Fall

On April 8, 2025, Manhattan Community Board 3 voted 13-1 to continue the Canal Street open street program, despite a reduction in its operating hours and days. The matter, discussed in the Transportation, Public Safety, Sanitation & Environment Committee, drew strong turnout. The meeting's summary: 'A large number of Lower Manhattan residents turned out to support the Canal Street open street, but organizers reduced the program's operating times in response to complaints from some residents.' Chairperson Vincent Cirrito said, 'This is an open space for our residents, for our kids... where they don’t have to worry about vehicles and cars.' Council Member Chris Marte and some residents pushed for further cutbacks, while others defended the open street as vital for safety, accessibility, and local business. The board sided with vulnerable road users, keeping two blocks of Canal Street open to people, not cars.

• Supporters of Open Street Come Out in Droves to Fight Canal Street Cutback, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-08

Apr 6 - Two Hondas crash at Forest and Willow. Metal buckles. A 31-year-old woman grips her head, dazed. A 59-year-old sits silent. Distraction behind the wheel. Both wore belts. Streets stay dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Forest Ave and Willow Rd W. A 31-year-old woman suffered a head injury and shock. A 59-year-old woman was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Both drivers wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one woman injured and both cars damaged at the front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 3 - Open Streets faces cuts. Federal funds are gone. Mayor Adams offers no city money. DOT warns of shrinking hours and scope. Council Member Krishnan blasts the move. Streets once safe for walkers and riders now risk return to cars. The future is uncertain.

On April 3, 2025, New York City’s Open Streets program entered crisis. The program, legislated by the City Council, lost its federal Covid funding. Mayor Adams has not allocated city funds. The Department of Transportation (DOT) says $5 million is needed to maintain current operations, but the Council’s preliminary budget omits this. DOT Chief of Staff Ryan Lynch told advocates the agency is lobbying for replacement funds. Council Member Shekar Krishnan criticized the mayor’s stance, saying, “It’s deeply misguided to cut funds from the open street program, especially at this moment.” The City Comptroller’s office also faulted the administration for poor planning. The funding gap has already led to reduced hours and fewer open streets. Council members are pushing for restoration, but the program’s future hangs in the balance.

• Open Street Program in Jeopardy As Mayor Adams Is Not Funding It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 31 - A sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave struck its front passenger, an 84-year-old man, causing a head injury and contusion. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The crash involved other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Richmond Ave collided with its front passenger, an 84-year-old male occupant. The passenger sustained a head injury and contusion, with an injury severity rated at level 3. He was conscious at the scene and protected by a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks inside the vehicle linked to driver or vehicular errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 26 - Two vehicles collided on Morningstar Rd at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were distracted, leading to a crash that injured a 27-year-old female sedan driver. The impact damaged the front sections of both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morningstar Rd involving a 2024 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the vehicles collided. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female, suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV, driven by a male, sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan was damaged on the left front quarter panel. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 26 - DOT scraps waterfront promise. Bronx greenway will run on streets, not riverside. Seven miles of protected bike lanes, road diets. Advocates praise progress, mourn lost oasis. Cars still close. Bronx stays cut off from river. Public input ongoing.

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Transportation unveiled its plan for the Bronx portion of the Harlem River Greenway. The plan, not a council bill but a DOT action, covers a seven-mile route along Bailey Avenue, Sedgwick Avenue, Depot Place, Exterior Street, E. 135th Street, Lincoln Avenue, and Bruckner Boulevard. The DOT cited access issues with state and private landowners, abandoning Mayor Adams’s earlier promise of a true waterfront path. The official summary states: 'protected bike lanes on streets near the waterfront, rather than a true waterfront greenway.' Advocates like Chauncy Young and Laura Solis welcomed protected lanes but lamented the loss of a car-free riverside route. Mayor Adams claimed the project would help undo highway devastation in the Bronx. Still, the plan leaves vulnerable road users exposed to traffic, not shielded by water’s edge. Public workshops are ongoing.

• Off the Waterfront: Bronx Part of ‘Harlem River Greenway’ Will Be Bike Lanes on Street, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-26

Mar 25 - Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined Hochul and Heastie to demand more federal cash for the MTA. They say New York carries the nation’s riders but gets shortchanged. Without funds, transit projects stall. Riders—millions—hang in the balance. The plea is blunt. The stakes are high.

On March 25, 2025, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, with Governor Kathy Hochul and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, sent a letter to President Trump and federal officials. They called for increased federal funding for the MTA’s $68.4 billion capital plan, citing that New York’s transit system carries 43% of U.S. riders but receives only 17% of federal formula funds. The letter urges, 'Mass transit must be federally funded at a level commensurate to its importance.' Stewart-Cousins, mentioned as a key signatory, previously rejected the capital plan due to a $35 billion shortfall. The group asks for $14 billion in federal support, up from $13 billion in the last plan. The MTA warns that without this funding, critical infrastructure—power, signaling, accessibility—remains at risk. The request is urgent. The city’s transit future depends on it.

• Hochul pens letter Trump asking for more federal funding for the MTA amid ongoing congestion pricing lawsuit, amny.com, Published 2025-03-25