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 667
▸ Amputation 50
▸ Severe Bleeding 768
▸ Severe Lacerations 697
▸ Concussion 1,154
▸ Whiplash 6,255
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,538
▸ Abrasion 6,409
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,727
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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One week, three lives: NYC’s slow, public death toll
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 6, 2025
On Oct 31, 2025, on the Grand Central Parkway, the driver of a 2017 Infiniti SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection. Police records list him as dead at the scene. Source.
This Week
- Oct 29 at 18 Ave and 49 St, the driver of a Ford SUV hit and killed an 84-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention and said the driver was unlicensed. Source
- Oct 27 at 108 St and 38 Ave, a 26-year-old on an e‑bike died after a collision that involved a parked BMW sedan; he was ejected. Source
Citywide, the count keeps climbing
Since 2022, New York City has logged 362,261 crashes, with 206,354 people injured and 1,170 killed. City data.
In the past 12 months, crashes killed 283 people and injured 52,818 more citywide. City data.
The worst harm hits people outside cars
Pedestrians and cyclists bear the blows in these cases. On Oct 31, it was a man walking on a highway. On Oct 29 in Borough Park, it was an elder crossing without a crosswalk, struck by a driver police say wasn’t licensed to drive. On Oct 27 in Corona, it was a young rider thrown from his bike. City data.
Policy can end this
Speed is a choice, and it is policy. New York has the tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. Lower the default speed limit. Require speed limiters for habitual speeders. Both steps are laid out here with how to push them. Take action.
The three deaths above happened in one week. They sit inside a city ledger that adds up every day. It does not have to.
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Westbound SUV hits parked SUV; fatality▸Aug 15 - A westbound SUV struck a parked SUV at 415 W 127th in Harlem. A 62-year-old man died at the scene; another person was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both front bumpers were crushed.
Two sport-utility vehicles collided at 415 W 127th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male occupant suffered apparent death at the scene; another person sustained injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The persons data also lists "Following Too Closely" alongside driver inattention for the injured driver. The crash involved one SUV going straight westbound and another recorded as parked and struck on its left front. Impact damaged the right front of the moving SUV and the left front of the parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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Sedan Lane Change Ejects Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 14 - A sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries. Police recorded a view obstruction at the scene.
According to the police report, a northbound sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries; officers listed the rider as incoherent at the scene. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. The sedan's pre-crash action is listed as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. Point of impact is recorded as the sedan's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front. Vehicle types and driver details for both parties are recorded in the report.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
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SUV strikes woman on Amsterdam Avenue▸Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a 20‑year‑old woman on Amsterdam at West 96th. She bled from the head. The impact crushed the left front bumper. The driver stayed. Police logged no clear cause. Another pedestrian pays the toll.
A 2005 Dodge SUV traveling east struck a 20-year-old woman on Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified,” and the pedestrian’s location is “Not at Intersection” with action “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data, and no other injuries were reported. The record lists no signal or helmet factors. This is the cost of heavy vehicles meeting people in the street.
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Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
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Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
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Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
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Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
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Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
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Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
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Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
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Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
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Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 15 - A westbound SUV struck a parked SUV at 415 W 127th in Harlem. A 62-year-old man died at the scene; another person was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely. Both front bumpers were crushed.
Two sport-utility vehicles collided at 415 W 127th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male occupant suffered apparent death at the scene; another person sustained injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The persons data also lists "Following Too Closely" alongside driver inattention for the injured driver. The crash involved one SUV going straight westbound and another recorded as parked and struck on its left front. Impact damaged the right front of the moving SUV and the left front of the parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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Sedan Lane Change Ejects Northbound Motorcyclist▸Aug 14 - A sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries. Police recorded a view obstruction at the scene.
According to the police report, a northbound sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries; officers listed the rider as incoherent at the scene. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. The sedan's pre-crash action is listed as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. Point of impact is recorded as the sedan's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front. Vehicle types and driver details for both parties are recorded in the report.
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Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
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SUV strikes woman on Amsterdam Avenue▸Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a 20‑year‑old woman on Amsterdam at West 96th. She bled from the head. The impact crushed the left front bumper. The driver stayed. Police logged no clear cause. Another pedestrian pays the toll.
A 2005 Dodge SUV traveling east struck a 20-year-old woman on Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified,” and the pedestrian’s location is “Not at Intersection” with action “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data, and no other injuries were reported. The record lists no signal or helmet factors. This is the cost of heavy vehicles meeting people in the street.
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Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
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Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
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Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
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Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
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Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - A sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries. Police recorded a view obstruction at the scene.
According to the police report, a northbound sedan changed lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe lacerations and entire-body injuries; officers listed the rider as incoherent at the scene. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. The sedan's pre-crash action is listed as changing lanes; the motorcycle was going straight. Point of impact is recorded as the sedan's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front. Vehicle types and driver details for both parties are recorded in the report.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14
SUV strikes woman on Amsterdam Avenue▸Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a 20‑year‑old woman on Amsterdam at West 96th. She bled from the head. The impact crushed the left front bumper. The driver stayed. Police logged no clear cause. Another pedestrian pays the toll.
A 2005 Dodge SUV traveling east struck a 20-year-old woman on Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified,” and the pedestrian’s location is “Not at Intersection” with action “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data, and no other injuries were reported. The record lists no signal or helmet factors. This is the cost of heavy vehicles meeting people in the street.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
-
Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14
SUV strikes woman on Amsterdam Avenue▸Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a 20‑year‑old woman on Amsterdam at West 96th. She bled from the head. The impact crushed the left front bumper. The driver stayed. Police logged no clear cause. Another pedestrian pays the toll.
A 2005 Dodge SUV traveling east struck a 20-year-old woman on Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified,” and the pedestrian’s location is “Not at Intersection” with action “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data, and no other injuries were reported. The record lists no signal or helmet factors. This is the cost of heavy vehicles meeting people in the street.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
-
Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - An eastbound SUV hit a 20‑year‑old woman on Amsterdam at West 96th. She bled from the head. The impact crushed the left front bumper. The driver stayed. Police logged no clear cause. Another pedestrian pays the toll.
A 2005 Dodge SUV traveling east struck a 20-year-old woman on Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the SUV showed damage to the left front bumper. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified,” and the pedestrian’s location is “Not at Intersection” with action “Other Actions in Roadway.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data, and no other injuries were reported. The record lists no signal or helmet factors. This is the cost of heavy vehicles meeting people in the street.
14
Teen Pedestrian Severely Cut Near 10th Avenue▸Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
-
Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered severe lower-leg lacerations on W 50th Street near 10th Avenue beside a standing vehicle. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, “the only vehicle listed was a "Standing S," and the teen suffered severe lower-leg lacerations.” A 15-year-old male pedestrian is recorded injured, with wounds to the knee, lower leg and foot and a complaint of severe lacerations. The crash occurred midblock on West 50th Street near 10th Avenue. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the file. Vehicle data lists zero occupants and no driver details. The teen was conscious at the scene and the record contains no further causal findings.
14
Passenger opens door, injures 58-year-old cyclist▸Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
-
Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - A passenger opened a right-side door on Liberty St. A 58-year-old man on a bike struck the door, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Police recorded passenger distraction as the contributing factor.
A 58-year-old man riding a bicycle southwest on Liberty St at South End Ave struck a right-side door and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Passenger Distraction." Police recorded Passenger Distraction as the listed driver error. The report cites point of impact at the right-side doors and lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver behaviors are cited in the report.
14
Sedan strikes pedestrian on Unionport▸Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
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Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
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NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.
A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.
14
Speeding SUV slams sedan on 84th▸Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
14
Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
-
Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - An SUV and a sedan met hard at 84th and Rockaway. Speed ruled the crash. A toddler hurt. A child cut deep. Drivers banged up. Signals ignored. Steel buckled. Night streets took the blow.
Two cars collided at 84 St and Rockaway Blvd in Queens. An SUV and a sedan struck head‑on at the front ends. A 2‑year‑old passenger was injured. A 3‑year‑old boy suffered severe head lacerations. Multiple adults, including both drivers, reported pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” Those driver errors led the list for every involved person. The crash involved a Honda sedan traveling southeast and a Mazda SUV traveling north, both going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes some occupants lacked safety equipment, but only after the primary driver failures.
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Adams Promotes Greenways Without Deadlines or Funding▸Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
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Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
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Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
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‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
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Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 14 - Greater Greenways plan released. It maps gaps and names corridors. No deadlines. No new funding. No firm design standards. Greenways can include paint-only lanes. That risks weak protection and delays safety gains for walkers and riders.
"Mayor Adams has promoted visions of new greenways without clear deadlines or new funding and has often defaulted to on-street bike lanes; he has also abandoned the Streets Master Plan's legal benchmarks despite campaign promises to exceed them." -- Eric Adams
Plan number: none. Status: released Aug. 14, 2025. Committee: none. The matter is described as "intended to connect gaps across NYC's bike and pedestrian paths." A 2022 law by Council Member Carlina Rivera requires DOT and Parks to publish and annually update the plan; this release arrived over eight months late. The plan names early action corridors and budgets $7.25 million in federal funds to produce corridor plans by 2028, but construction timelines are missing. Mayor Eric Adams has promoted greenways without clear deadlines. Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa said the plan assesses "strengths and weaknesses." Safety note: the plan could improve coordination and routes, but lacks funding, deadlines and firm design standards; defining greenways to include paint-only lanes risks weak protection and delayed safety gains.
- Greenway Master Plan Shows the Way … For The Next Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Adams Backs Ambitious Citywide Greenway Master Plan▸Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
-
NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 13 - City released the Greater Greenways master plan to link 500 miles of paths and add 40 near‑term miles. It promises car‑free stretches like Broadway but offers no cost or firm timeline. Officials pitched gains for pedestrians and cyclists amid recent bike‑lane rollbacks.
Document: Greater Greenways master plan. Status: published; stage listed as SPONSORSHIP. No file number or committee is provided. Key date: plan published Aug 13, 2025; the report says construction could begin as soon as 2028. The article quotes the plan title: "NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city." Mayor Eric Adams is named in relation to the plan; Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez is quoted promoting access for pedestrians and cyclists. The piece notes the city gave no cost estimate or binding timeline and that no formal safety impact assessment or safety_impact_note was included. It also flags a recent Bedford Avenue removal of bike protections, leaving network gaps.
- NYC's new greenway master plan plots world of possibilities to get around city, gothamist.com, Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery App Department Plan▸Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
-
Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 13 - The Adams administration pushed a Department of Sustainable Delivery to corral app-fueled e-bike chaos. Riders run lights and ride wrong way under delivery pressure. The plan would force apps to set safe deadlines, train workers, certify bikes and batteries.
Bill number: none listed. Status: sponsorship; Adams administration says it sent legislation to the City Council to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD). Committee: not specified. Key date: op-ed published Aug 13, 2025. Matter title quoted: "Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding." Mayor Eric Adams is named as sponsor of the DSD plan. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez wrote the op-ed and urged the Council to act, blaming app business models for reckless e-bike riding. The proposal would empower DSD to fine or suspend apps, set delivery time standards, require trip data, mandate safety training, and ensure legal e-bikes and certified batteries. Safety impact note: none provided.
- Delivery apps and bad e-bike riding, nydailynews.com, Published 2025-08-13
13
Adams Prioritizes Safety‑Boosting Greenways Access for New Yorkers▸Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
-
‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 13 - Greater Greenways will add 40 miles of new bike and walking paths. Cyclists and pedestrians gain protected, connected routes through parks and waterfronts. The plan shifts space from cars, reduces exposure to vehicles, and cuts crash risk.
""Public spaces create vibrant spaces where New Yorkers can move, play, and thrive, and our administration is committed to increasing access to public spaces like parks and waterfronts for every New Yorker."" -- Eric Adams
No council bill number or committee is listed. Status: city plan announced Aug. 13, 2025; early action corridors each take about two years with completion planned for 2028. The matter is billed as "Greater Greenways plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks." Mayor Eric Adams announced the proposal. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez presented details and said, "We say everyone deserves a greenway." No council votes or sponsors are listed. Safety analysts note: expanding and connecting greenways provides protected, low‑stress routes for pedestrians and cyclists, reduces exposure to vehicular traffic, encourages mode shift, and promotes equitable access to safe transportation.
- ‘Greater Greenways’ plan will see dozens of new bike and walking paths coming to NYC streets, waterfronts and parks, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-13
13
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
-
Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
amny,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
12
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
-
Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.
amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.
- Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver, amny, Published 2025-08-13
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
12
Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
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Northbound Pickup Hits Parked Bus, Driver Crushed▸Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
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Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - The driver of a northbound pickup hit a parked bus on Morrison near Westchester. Metal buckled. A 65-year-old bus driver suffered crush injuries to his back. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular.
The driver of a northbound pickup truck hit a parked GMC bus on Morrison Avenue near Westchester Avenue. The bus driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the primary error. The bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper and quarter panel. The bus carried ten occupants at the time. The pickup showed no reported damage.
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Northbound sedan hits two pedestrians on 42 St▸Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - A northbound sedan struck two men outside the crosswalk on 42 St near 19 Ave. Both pedestrians died. A driver in a left‑turning SUV was involved. The sedan driver, 84, was also killed. Parked cars were damaged at the scene.
Two pedestrians were killed after a northbound sedan struck them on 42 St near 19 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the sedan as "Going Straight Ahead" and the SUV as "Making Left Turn." Two men — one age 70 and one listed with unknown age — died of crush injuries. The 84‑year‑old driver of the sedan is also recorded as killed. Parked vehicles sustained damage from secondary impacts. Police data show no pedestrian contributing factors assigned in the report.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver▸Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
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Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.
Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.
- Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-12
12
Mamdani Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limit Cuts and Automated Enforcement▸Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
"Mamdani later clarified support for accelerating the adoption of Sammy's Law, limiting car traffic near schools, and expanding automated enforcement systems." -- Zohran Mamdani
Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
- UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
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Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist▸Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.
Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.