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 6,926
▸ Crush Injuries 667
▸ Amputation 50
▸ Severe Bleeding 768
▸ Severe Lacerations 698
▸ Concussion 1,154
▸ Whiplash 6,257
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,542
▸ Abrasion 6,413
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,731
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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Wrong way. Left turn. No second chances.
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 8, 2025
Just before 10 PM on Oct 31, a driver in a 2017 Infiniti SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man on the Grand Central Parkway. Police recorded he was on foot, not at an intersection, when the driver going straight struck him (NYC Open Data).
They were one of 1,170 people killed on city streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, deaths stand at 246, down from 257 at this point last year (NYC Open Data). The pace eases. The funerals do not.
“This week a commercial van driver went the wrong way on Morton Street and killed a woman in her 20s in the crosswalk,” Streetsblog reported.
This Week
- Oct 29, 18 Ave at 49 St: an unlicensed driver in a 2018 Ford SUV hit and killed an 84-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 27, 108 St at 38 Ave: a 26-year-old man on a Citi e‑bike was ejected and killed after striking the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan (NYC Open Data).
- Oct 24, Park Ave at E 63 St: police recorded driver inattention as a Toyota sedan driver turned left and hit a man who was crossing with the signal; the crash severity was fatal in city data (NYC Open Data).
The pattern doesn’t let up
Across 2022 through today, city data count those 1,170 dead, 206,495 injured, and 362,482 crashes (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months alone, another 281 people were killed (NYC Open Data).
This is not one corner. It is Queens on the Grand Central Parkway, Brooklyn at 18th Avenue and 49th Street, Manhattan at Park and 63rd, and the West Village on Morton Street. Different nights. Same result.
We know what slows the killing
Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, and the city is adding more red‑light cameras. City leaders say these tools cut speeding and reduce crashes; the program is active now (Take Action).
Lower speeds save lives. NYC now has the power to set more 20 MPH streets under Sammy’s Law. The city has begun to lower limits, but the default remains higher. A citywide 20 MPH default is on the table (Take Action).
A small group of repeat speeders does outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force the worst offenders—drivers with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year—to use intelligent speed limiters. That would keep their cars within 5 MPH of the limit (Take Action).
The next move is obvious
Set safer default speeds. Rein in the repeat offenders. The list of names will shrink only when the speed does. Start here: tell city and state officials to act.
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12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on 108th Street▸Jul 12 - SUV hit a man outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the street. Police cited blocked view and driver distraction. The pedestrian lay incoherent, hurt from head to toe.
A sport utility vehicle struck a 45-year-old man on 108th Street in Queens. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The man was found incoherent at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to see or focus on people in the roadway.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed on Tremont▸Jul 11 - A moped slammed on E Tremont Ave. The driver, ejected, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. The Bronx night turned violent. No helmet. No mercy.
A moped crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old male driver ejected and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The driver, who wore no safety equipment, was conscious but severely injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
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‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
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Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
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Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
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Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
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‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 12 - SUV hit a man outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the street. Police cited blocked view and driver distraction. The pedestrian lay incoherent, hurt from head to toe.
A sport utility vehicle struck a 45-year-old man on 108th Street in Queens. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The man was found incoherent at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to see or focus on people in the roadway.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed on Tremont▸Jul 11 - A moped slammed on E Tremont Ave. The driver, ejected, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. The Bronx night turned violent. No helmet. No mercy.
A moped crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old male driver ejected and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The driver, who wore no safety equipment, was conscious but severely injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
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‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
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Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
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Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
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Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
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Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
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Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
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Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed on Tremont▸Jul 11 - A moped slammed on E Tremont Ave. The driver, ejected, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. The Bronx night turned violent. No helmet. No mercy.
A moped crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old male driver ejected and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The driver, who wore no safety equipment, was conscious but severely injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
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‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
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Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
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SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A moped slammed on E Tremont Ave. The driver, ejected, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. The Bronx night turned violent. No helmet. No mercy.
A moped crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old male driver ejected and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The driver, who wore no safety equipment, was conscious but severely injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved.
11
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Howard Avenue Crash▸Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Howard Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. Both occupants were injured. Police list no clear cause. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Howard Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg amputation. A 58-year-old woman in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles sustained right front damage. No specific driver errors were listed. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. Helmet use was noted for the rider, but no other contributing factors were reported.
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Right Rear Passenger Killed on Bartow Ave▸Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Bartow Ave in the Bronx. A 71-year-old woman in the right rear seat died. Five others were injured. According to police, a driver was recorded for passing or improper lane usage.
A 71-year-old woman died after two sedans collided on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. She was the right rear passenger and is listed as an apparent death with entire-body injury; she was not ejected. Several other occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided due to "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver as a contributing factor. Vehicle records show one sedan was going straight and impacted the center front of another sedan that was slowing. No helmet or signal issues are listed in the report.
11
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes Cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Stuyvesant Ave. The rider, 47, suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan struck a 47-year-old bicyclist on Stuyvesant Avenue at Mac Donough Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his upper arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists no other injuries.
11
Sedan Runs Light, Kills Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn▸Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A sedan struck two men crossing with the signal on 3rd Ave and 52nd St. Both died. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. The car’s right front bumper hit. System failed the walkers.
Two male pedestrians, ages 80 and 59, were killed when a sedan struck them as they crossed 3rd Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both men were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle hit them with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data shows clear driver error: the driver failed to obey traffic controls and drove too fast. The pedestrians followed the signal. The system left them exposed.
11
Adams Backs Harmful Pause on Third Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
-
‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
-
Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - Two men died on Third Ave. A driver hit them. The city had a plan to fix the street. Mayor Adams killed it after business owners complained. The danger stayed. The bodies followed.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams paused the planned safety redesign for Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor. The matter: 'Mayor Adams recently paused a planned safety redesign due to opposition from local business interests.' Adams intervened in March, shelving the project after business pushback. No council bill number or committee was listed. Local advocates and Community Board 7 had warned that delays would have deadly consequences. Shelving the redesign kept hazardous street conditions, increasing risk for pedestrians and cyclists and undermining system-wide safety improvements. Two pedestrians died. The city failed its most vulnerable.
- ‘Preventable’: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
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Adams Refuses Hard BRT Decisions Harmful to Street Safety▸Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
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Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
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Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
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‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - Years pass. Bus speeds crawl. City dodges real bus rapid transit. Riders wait. Streets choke. Vulnerable users stuck with slow, crowded, unsafe options. Nothing changes. Safety stands still.
On July 11, 2025, Dave Colon spotlighted two reports slamming New York City’s failure to deliver real bus rapid transit. The reports state, 'Years of bus priority projects have barely improved speeds because New York City leaders have not implemented real bus rapid transit (BRT).' Colon, reporting for Streetsblog NYC, supports comprehensive BRT and opposes the city’s piecemeal fixes. Mayor Adams and city agencies have not acted on key recommendations. The safety analyst notes: the lack of real BRT means missed chances for mode shift and street equity, but does not directly worsen conditions for pedestrians and cyclists; the status quo remains unchanged.
- Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
-
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
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Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
- Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
11
Eric Adams Backs Misguided 15 MPH Citi Bike Cap▸Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
-
Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 11 - City slashes Citi Bike e-bike speed to 15 mph. Riders protest. They say it slows them down, puts them at risk, and makes streets more dangerous. The move cuts safety, not danger.
On July 11, 2025, Mayor Adams and Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro ordered Citi Bike e-bikes capped at 15 mph, down from 18 mph. No council bill or committee is tied to this action. Riders call it 'a bad deal for riders and a potential threat to safety.' Jonah Schwarz and many others oppose the move. Safety analysts warn the cap may discourage cycling, reduce mode shift from cars, and weaken safety in numbers. The policy could make streets less safe for all vulnerable users.
- Citi Bike Riders Are Pissed About Eric Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
10
Ejected Driver Bleeds After Two SUVs Collide▸Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.
Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street▸Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.
The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.
10
Moped Crash on Ft. George Hill Kills Rider▸Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - A moped slammed front-first on Ft. George Hill. One rider ejected, killed. Police cite driver inexperience. No helmet. Streets stay deadly for the vulnerable.
A deadly moped crash struck Ft. George Hill at 12:13 p.m. The 37-year-old driver was ejected and killed, suffering head and internal injuries. Another occupant, age 23, was hurt. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The moped hit head-on, damaging the front. No other vehicles or road users were listed. The crash shows the danger faced by vulnerable riders on city streets.
10
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.
A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.
10
Truck Slams Sedan on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.
10
Adams Defends Harmful Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
-
‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - Mayor Adams tore out three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists and council members slammed the move. Danger rises. Fewer ride. Streets grow hostile. The city abandons its most vulnerable.
""This all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams’s hands,"" -- Eric Adams
On July 10, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams removed three blocks of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane after a judge ruled the action did not require community notification. Council Members Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler, representing the area, denounced the removal as a threat to public safety and called it politically motivated. The matter summary states, 'The Mayor's broken promises and continual assault on street safety are unacceptable.' Safety analysts warn: 'Removing protected bike lanes reduces safety for cyclists and pedestrians by increasing exposure to motor vehicle traffic, discouraging active transportation, and undermining mode shift and safety in numbers.' The decision leaves vulnerable road users exposed and angry.
- ‘Blood On His Hands’: Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
10
Adams Pushes Safety‑Boosting Delivery Department Plan▸Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - Council moves to close Instacart loophole. Delivery apps must pay minimum wage. Tipping and pay rules tighten. Labor rights rise. No direct safety change for pedestrians or cyclists.
On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced bills 20, 737, 738, 859, 1133, and 1135 in committee. The package aims to 'close the Instacart loophole' and force all app-based delivery companies to pay a minimum wage, ensure tipping transparency, and require safety training. Council Member Sophia Lebowitz supported the measure. Adama Bah called it 'a step toward justice.' Ligia Guallpa said the bills 'significantly strengthen and expand the 2023 minimum pay law.' The Council did not adopt the mayor’s full Department of Sustainable Delivery plan. According to safety analysts, these changes improve labor conditions but do not directly affect safety or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10