About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,919
▸ Crush Injuries 665
▸ Amputation 50
▸ Severe Bleeding 766
▸ Severe Lacerations 696
▸ Concussion 1,151
▸ Whiplash 6,240
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,522
▸ Abrasion 6,403
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,717
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 261 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Four dead in a week. The pattern doesn’t quit.
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025
Just before dusk on Oct 27, 108 St at 38 Ave. A 26‑year‑old on an e‑bike went down and never got up (NYC Open Data).
This Month
- Oct 24, Park Ave at E 63 St: a driver making a left hit a 28‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 23, W 86 St at Columbus Ave: an 83‑year‑old man in a marked crosswalk was hit by a bus driver going straight (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 22, 130 St at 90 Ave: a driver going straight hit a 55‑year‑old man outside an intersection (NYC Open Data).
The count doesn’t stop
He was one of 1,166 people killed on New York City streets since 2022, with 205,690 injured in that span (NYC Open Data). This year, citywide deaths stand at 242, compared to 254 at this point last year (NYC Open Data). Fewer funerals than last year is not the same as safety.
A small group does outsized harm
A tiny slice of motorists drives a big share of the grief. Researchers found that 1.5% of drivers are tied to 21% of pedestrian deaths. Rack up 16 camera tickets in a year and the risk of killing or seriously injuring doubles; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold (Streetsblog). In April, a driver with 29 prior camera tickets ran a red and killed a mother and her two daughters in Midwood (NY Daily News).
Power sits on the table
Albany passed Sammy’s Law. New York City now has the power to set safer speed limits on local streets. The city can choose 20 MPH for residential streets. It hasn’t done it citywide (CrashCount Take Action).
There’s also a bill built for the worst repeat offenders: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). It would force anyone with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year to use a speed‑limiting device, capped within 5 MPH of the limit (CrashCount Take Action).
What now
Lower speeds save lives. Curb the worst repeat offenders and the killings fall with them. City Hall and Albany have levers in hand. Pull them.
Take one step today. Tell your electeds to lower the default speed and pass speed limiters for habitual offenders. Start here.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844394 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- The 1.5 Percent of Drivers Who Cause 21 Percent of Pedestrian Deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
- Brooklyn driver with 29 speed camera tickets kills mother and two daughters, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-15
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Unlicensed Driver Injures Passenger on FDR▸Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound sedan on FDR injured a 24-year-old front passenger. She suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was unlicensed.
A driver traveling south on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 36th Street crashed a 2013 sedan. The left front bumper was the point of impact and the vehicle sustained center front damage. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and is listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed," and the driver was recorded as unlicensed. Police noted the driver's pre-crash action as going straight ahead. Driver errors cited are distraction and unsafe speed, compounded by an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car▸Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.
A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.
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Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist▸Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen▸Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
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Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
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Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
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Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
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Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
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Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
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Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 30 - The driver of a southbound sedan on FDR injured a 24-year-old front passenger. She suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was unlicensed.
A driver traveling south on Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive near East 36th Street crashed a 2013 sedan. The left front bumper was the point of impact and the vehicle sustained center front damage. A 24-year-old female front passenger suffered severe facial lacerations and is listed as injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed," and the driver was recorded as unlicensed. Police noted the driver's pre-crash action as going straight ahead. Driver errors cited are distraction and unsafe speed, compounded by an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car▸Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.
A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.
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Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist▸Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen▸Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
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Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
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Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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Unlicensed BMW Driver Crashes Into Parked Car▸Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.
A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.
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Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist▸Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen▸Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
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Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
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Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
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Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 29 - A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave at Vedder Ave. The BMW’s front crushed. A 33-year-old woman driver was injured, conscious, with crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention.
A northbound BMW sedan struck a parked Chevrolet on Richmond Ave near Vedder Ave in Staten Island. One woman, the BMW driver, suffered crush injuries to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The police report lists the BMW driver as "Unlicensed." Police recorded the parked Chevy’s right rear bumper as the point of impact and the BMW’s left front bumper as damaged. The BMW deployed airbags. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Precinct 121 and collision ID 4838457 are cited in the file.
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Parked Box Truck Door Hits Cyclist▸Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen▸Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
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Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 29 - The driver of a parked box truck opened its left doors into a southbound cyclist on E 125 St at 2 Ave. The rider fell, was partially ejected, and bled from the shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
A cyclist riding south on E 125 St was struck when the driver of a parked box truck opened the truck's left side doors into him. The 31-year-old male rider was partially ejected, left with shoulder and upper-arm injuries and severe bleeding, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for both the truck occupant and the crash. The truck showed damage to its left side doors; the bike showed no damage. Police recorded the cyclist as injured.
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Driver in SUV Hits Cyclist on Remsen▸Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 28 - A northbound driver in an SUV hit an eastbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Avenue J. The SUV's right-front bumper struck the bike's rear. The 27-year-old rider suffered head injuries and severe lacerations.
The driver of an SUV was northbound on Remsen Avenue when the vehicle's right-front bumper struck a bicycle's center back end as the rider traveled east at Avenue J. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded those driver errors for the motorist. The record shows damage to the SUV's right front and to the bike's rear, and that both parties were going straight ahead before impact.
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
28
Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
28
Motorcyclist slams parked dump truck▸Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
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Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.
A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.
27
Motorcyclist Killed Under Box Truck Ramp▸Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 27 - A motorcyclist was crushed beneath a box truck on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and killed. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
A motorcyclist died after colliding with a box truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. The 30-year-old rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body and was killed. Two people occupied the truck; they were not reported injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west; the motorcycle was 'Demolished' and the truck showed 'Undercarriage' damage. The crash data list contributing factors as unspecified and do not identify driver errors. The police record lists pre-crash actions as 'Going Straight Ahead' for both vehicles.
27
Driver hits 10-year-old at 97 St and Rockaway▸Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 27 - A westbound sedan driver on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old girl at 97th Street in Queens. She suffered leg crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Boulevard hit a 10-year-old pedestrian at 97th Street in Queens. The child was injured in the lower leg and foot and suffered documented crush injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and following too closely by the driver. The crash happened at an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle showed center front-end damage. No other injuries were listed in the report.
26
Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger▸Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 26 - A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
26
Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
26
Adams Vetoes Harmful Decriminalization Bill Over Pedestrian Safety▸Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
-
Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 26 - Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Bill: City Council package to decriminalize street vending (file number not provided). Status: vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams (veto reported last month). Committee: Committee on Immigration, chaired by Council Member Alexa Aviles. Key dates: vendors observed Aug. 25, 2025; story published Aug. 26, 2025. The article ran under the headline, "Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer." Adams issued the veto. Aviles and supporters pushed the decriminalization package and criticized enforcement barriers. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez warned vendors impede pedestrian mobility. Safety analysts note: illegal vending clusters on the narrow walkway, reduces pedestrian space, creates conflicts with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement—raising crash and injury risk.
- Defying a NYC ban, illegal vending thrives on iconic Brooklyn Bridge this summer, amny.com, Published 2025-08-26
25
Bike and moped collide on Park Ave▸Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - At E 106 St and Park Ave, a moped driver and a man on a bike collided while going straight. The cyclist took a head blow and bled hard. A moped passenger was hurt. Police noted “Other Vehicular.”
Just before midnight in Manhattan, a moped driver heading west on E 106 St and a bicyclist riding north on Park Ave collided while going straight. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 30-year-old moped passenger was also injured. According to the police report, both parties were “Going Straight Ahead” and the contributing factor for each was “Other Vehicular.” Police recorded “Other Vehicular” by the drivers. No other factors were cited.
25
Motorcyclist dies on Verrazzano approach▸Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
-
Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
-
The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on the Verrazzano Bridge. He was ejected and died. Speed ruled the night. Metal, wind, and failure to slow. The bridge took the hit. No other victims listed.
A 21-year-old man riding a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle east on the Verrazzano Bridge crashed and was ejected. He died of his injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Speed.” The data lists driver errors as Unsafe Speed for the operator. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured. Records show the motorcycle sustained right-front damage while going straight. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this detail follows the identified driver error. The location falls under NYPD Precinct 120 in Staten Island, on the bridge span, with no other vehicles named in the crash.
25
Head-on collision between cyclists on Brooklyn Bridge▸Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
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Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - Two cyclists collided head-on on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 36-year-old man suffered severe bleeding and upper-arm trauma. A 50-year-old woman suffered upper-arm trauma. Both riders were injured and recorded as treated.
According to the police report, a driver of an eastbound bike and a driver of a westbound bike were both going straight and struck front to front on the Brooklyn Bridge. A 50-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were injured; both sustained upper-arm injuries and the 36-year-old had severe bleeding. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and provides no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Passing. No other vehicles were involved. Safety equipment is recorded as None for both riders, but the report names no rider error and cites no signals or helmets as causal factors.
25
Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
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Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
25
Adams Blocks Safety‑Boosting Bike and Bus Lane Redesigns▸Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
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Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
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Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - Mamdani vowed to restore bike and bus lanes Mayor Adams canceled amid alleged bribery and political pressure. The cancellations left pedestrians and cyclists exposed. Restoring protected lanes and signal timing could return systemic safety if design and enforcement follow.
"Mamdani vowed to complete street redesigns that Mayor Adams killed due to political pressure" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — press release. Status: announcement. Committee: N/A. Key date: Aug 25, 2025. The matter is titled "Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal." Councilmember Mamdani pledged to complete street redesigns that Mayor Eric Adams halted amid claims of political pressure and at least one alleged bribe. The pledge targets protected bike lanes, bus lanes and other street changes. Completing previously canceled redesigns is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by restoring proven measures — protected bike lanes, curb extensions, signal timing — and by promoting safety‑in‑numbers and equitable access. Success depends on design quality, community engagement, fair distribution and enforcement.
- Mamdani Pledges to Finish Adams’s Abandoned Bike and Bus Lanes Amid City Hall Bribery Scandal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Criticized For Blocking Safety‑Boosting Transit Projects▸Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
-
Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
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‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - Zohran Mamdani vowed to finish DOT-backed busways and protected bike lanes scaled back or canceled under Mayor Adams. He named Bedford, Third, Ashland, Fordham, Tremont and McGuinness as projects he would complete.
""I'm not arguing with DOT, I'm arguing with Mayor Adams."" -- Eric Adams
Bill number: none — this is a mayoral campaign pledge, not legislation. Status: campaign commitment (stage: SPONSORSHIP). Committee: N/A. Key date: statement and news report dated Aug 25, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed." Zohran Mamdani pledged to finish DOT-approved busways and protected bike lanes on Bedford Ave., Third Ave., Ashland Place, Fordham Road, Tremont Ave., and the McGuinness Blvd. redesign. He said, "I commit to it because these are not simply ideas or thoughts as to what could make the city better." He tied the pledge to safety and to allegations against Ingrid Lewis‑Martin. No independent safety impact note was provided.
- Mamdani promises to push forward with bus and bike lane projects Adams scaled back or killed, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Defends Misguided Rollback of McGuinness Protected Bike Lane▸Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
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The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - Prosecutors say Broadway Stages owners gave ex‑adviser Ingrid Lewis‑Martin a TV role as a bribe to scale back a protected bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard. The redesign was cut after pressure from the family's business. Defendants plead not guilty.
""My son finds his way. My son has been working and has been finding jobs.","speaker":"Mayor Eric Adams"},{" -- Eric Adams
Matter: "The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser." Indictment filed Aug 25, 2025. No bill number. Committee: N/A. Prosecutors allege Ingrid Lewis‑Martin accepted a TV cameo from Broadway Stages owners Gina and Tony Argento in exchange for rolling back a 2023 redesign that would have added a protected bike lane on dangerous McGuinness Boulevard. Mayor Eric Adams is named in coverage; he acknowledged his son worked for Broadway Stages and called Lewis‑Martin "like a sister." Lewis‑Martin and the Argentos plead not guilty. Safety assessment: none provided.
- The 'Godfather' gig: Mayor Adams' son worked on TV show cited in bribery case against ex-adviser, gothamist.com, Published 2025-08-25
25
Adams Faces Scrutiny Over Mayoral Aide Bribery▸Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
-
‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-25
Aug 25 - Neighbors demand a full road diet on McGuinness Boulevard after allegations a mayoral aide accepted bribes to alter a DOT-approved redesign. A road diet would reduce speeds, shorten crossings, and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill/file number: N/A. Status: community comment published 2025-08-25. Committee: N/A. Matter quoted: 'Now is the time': Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations. The comment was filed by Kirstyn Brendlen. There are no listed sponsors or council votes. Reporting alleges Ingrid Lewis‑Martin, a former Adams aide, agreed to alter a DOT‑approved redesign in exchange for cash. Mayor Eric Adams is referenced in coverage. Safety analysts say a full road diet would likely reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distances, and enable safer conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, promoting mode shift and safety‑in‑numbers. Analysts warn that corruption delaying a DOT plan is dangerous, but the community push is judged overall positive if implemented with proper design and enforcement.
- ‘Now is the time’: Locals demand full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard after bribery allegations, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-25