Crash Count for Precinct 109
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,310
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,437
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 686
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 91
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 16, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Precinct 109: Nighttime Toll on Queens Highways

Precinct 109: Nighttime Toll on Queens Highways

Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 16, 2025

The last months

On 2025-07-02 a 51-year-old driver died on the Cross Island Parkway at Bell Boulevard. On 2025-03-14 an SUV struck and killed a 78-year-old at Northern Boulevard and Parsons Boulevard. On 2024-06-10 a 63-year-old bicyclist died at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue after a left-turning SUV. On 2024-03-06 a 63-year-old moped rider died at College Point Boulevard and Blossom Avenue in a left-turn crash. On 2024-02-15 a 68-year-old woman was killed on Main Street near Reeves Avenue; the report lists unsafe speed. The record is public and long.

Since 2022: 23 dead, 90 seriously hurt, 3,424 injured, across 6,290 crashes, per NYC Open Data.

Where it keeps happening

Highways and arterials carry the blood. Cross Island Parkway is a top hotspot (1 death, 10 serious injuries). Whitestone Expressway is another (2 deaths, 7 serious injuries). Northern Boulevard also kills (2 deaths, 3 serious injuries). These corridors cut through the 109.

Nights are worst. The deadliest hour is 9 p.m. (4 deaths). Seven to ten p.m. account for a cluster of fatal crashes. Poor lighting and late-night speeding make a deadly mix. Targeted night enforcement and better lighting would help.

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. City data show 696 car/SUV crashes and 10 related deaths; trucks and buses account for far fewer incidents.

Queens voices

“Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. Lee told police he entered the Clearview Expressway “in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done.” Those words hang over every ramp and merge.

What the 109 can do now

This is fixable. Run night speed details from 7–10 p.m. Flood Cross Island Parkway and Whitestone Expressway ramps with targeted enforcement. Treat repeat hotspots as repeat problems: log them and return. Add Leading Pedestrian Intervals and daylighting at failure-to-yield corners like Bowne St & 41st Ave and College Point Blvd & Blossom Ave. Harden left turns. Use traffic-calming on arterial approaches.

City Hall and Albany — the bigger fixes

Local crashes point to citywide choices. New York must set a safer default: lower the citywide speed limit to 20 mph. Albany and the Legislature should require intelligent speed-assistance devices for habitual speeders. Use Sammy’s Law and the Stop Super Speeders proposals to push these changes; they are concrete, enforceable remedies. For ways to act locally and at the state level, see Take Action.

No more names on a spreadsheet. Call your council member, your state reps, and the mayor. Show up at hearings. Demand 20 mph and limits on repeat speeders. Don’t let tonight be the worst hour again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 109 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 20, assembly district AD 25 and state senate district SD 11.
Which areas are in Precinct 109?
It includes the College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park, and Queens CB7 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 19 and District 20, Assembly Districts AD 25, AD 26, AD 27, and AD 40, and State Senate Districts SD 11 and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Grouped by type from our rollup:

  • Cars and Trucks: Cars/SUVs linked to 696 crashes, with 10 deaths; Trucks/Buses 47 crashes (0 deaths).
  • Motorcycles and Mopeds: 19 crashes (1 serious injury noted).
  • Bikes: 26 crashes.
    Source: NYC Open Data crash rollup.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 109 can save lives now. Run night speed details from 7–10 p.m., when deaths peak. Write failure-to-yield summonses at left‑turn hotspots: Bowne/41st Ave and College Point/Blossom. Flood the highway ramps—Cross Island Parkway and Whitestone Expressway—for reckless driving. Keep going back where injuries repeat. As Queens DA Melinda Katz said of a wrong‑way case, a driver “terrorized other drivers” on a Queens highway—don’t let that happen on the 109’s watch (amNY).
Are these crashes preventable or just “accidents”?
They are preventable. The record shows unsafe speed in a fatal Main St crash (Feb. 15, 2024) and multiple deadly left turns at Bowne/41st Ave and College Point/Blossom. Speeding and failure to yield are choices. Enforce them and lives are spared NYC Open Data.
What can local politicians do right now?
Use Sammy’s Law to set a 20 mph default on city streets. Back the Stop Super Speeders Act to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Fund daylighting and LPIs at failure‑to‑yield corners. Then hold NYPD to nightly enforcement in the 109. Start here: Take Action.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Nily Rozic
Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25
District Office:
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Legislative Office:
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Sandra Ung
Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20
District Office:
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
Twitter: CMSandraUng
Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.

It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109

Pickup Truck Side-Swipes SUV on Parkway

A pickup truck merged unsafely on Cross Island Parkway. It struck the right side of an SUV traveling north. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered elbow and arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged on impact’s right and left sides.

According to the police report, a pickup truck merging northbound on Cross Island Parkway collided with the right side doors of a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The pickup truck driver was merging, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The impact damaged the right side doors of the pickup and the left front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Queens

A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 162 Street with the signal. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Sanford Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Bike

Sedan turning left slammed into e-bike rider heading north on Prince Street. Rider, 35, suffered knee and leg abrasions. Both drivers failed to yield. Sedan’s front end crumpled. E-bike undamaged.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight north on Prince Street at 37 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan’s front end was damaged, while the e-bike showed no damage. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Bus Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash

A female bus driver was injured in a crash on 46 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The bus struck an unknown object with its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female bus driver was injured when her vehicle collided with an unspecified object on 46 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The bus was traveling west and impacted with its right front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The driver suffered injuries classified as moderate and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Inexperienced Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Cars

An inexperienced driver made a right turn on 15 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck two parked sedans, damaging their front and rear panels. The driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 21-year-old male driver operating a Honda SUV made a right turn on 15 Avenue in Queens and collided with two parked sedans. The SUV's center front end struck the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of another. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Cross Island Parkway

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV driver, an 82-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan hit the SUV’s left rear bumper with its right front. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Cross Island Parkway collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary when the sedan struck its left rear bumper with the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was also traveling east but was unable to stop in time, resulting in the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Injures Driver in Improper Turn Crash

A sedan collided on Clintonville Street. The driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved an improper turn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Damage hit the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Clintonville Street involving a sedan. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error during a turn. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were specified as injured. The report highlights the impact and injuries without assigning fault beyond the noted driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 18 Avenue

A 74-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 18 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling north on 18 Avenue struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Two Sedans Collide on Roosevelt Avenue

Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue at 7:45 a.m. One driver suffered a neck injury. Both vehicles showed no damage. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue collided. One driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained a neck injury but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles showed no visible damage, and one vehicle was initially parked while the other was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 147 Street

A pick-up truck struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 147 Street. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The truck hit the bike’s center front, damaging its front end and the truck’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west collided with a northbound bicyclist on 147 Street. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Other Vehicular factors. The truck impacted the bike’s center front, damaging both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The truck’s left side doors were damaged in the crash. The report does not specify the truck driver’s license status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
BMW Driver Runs Red, Dies in Queens Crash

A BMW tore through a red light on 37th Avenue. Steel met steel. The driver, twenty-five, died at the scene. The night held its breath. Traffic control was ignored. The street stayed silent. One life ended in a flash.

A deadly crash unfolded on 37th Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a BMW westbound ignored a traffic signal and crashed head-on. The driver suffered fatal head injuries and died behind the wheel. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded.” No other injuries were specified for the other listed occupants. The data lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when traffic controls are ignored. The scene was marked by twisted metal and silence, the cost of a single mistake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
E-Scooter Driver Ejected on Whitestone Expressway

A 43-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being ejected on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the e-scooter. The crash highlights the dangers of high speed combined with road conditions on motorized scooters.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Pedestrian Struck by Pickup Truck on 164 Street

A 30-year-old man walked against traffic on 164 Street. A northbound pickup truck hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Emergency responders found him bruised and unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was walking along 164 Street against traffic when a 2021 Dodge pickup truck traveling north struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon emergency arrival. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors were noted in the report. The pickup truck was driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the truck's center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Cyclist Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Queens

A 67-year-old woman was hit by a westbound cyclist on Northern Boulevard. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle when the bike struck her center front. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a westbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike, causing a head contusion to the pedestrian. The cyclist was licensed and operating the bike properly. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained a moderate injury. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Sedan Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old girl crossing Bayside Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Glare impaired the driver's vision.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bayside Avenue at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, glare affected the driver's visibility. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The sedan showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Rear-End Crash on College Point Boulevard

Two sedans collided on College Point Boulevard in Queens. One driver followed too closely and struck the rear of a parked car. The striking driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a sedan traveling south on College Point Boulevard struck the rear of another parked sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking car and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and backing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was stopped in traffic; the other was moving northbound. The impact injured a 48-year-old male passenger in the rear seat, who lost consciousness and suffered a head injury.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the other was traveling straight ahead northbound. The collision involved the center front end of the stopped vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving vehicle. A 48-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, suffering a head injury and unconsciousness. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No driver license issues were noted for the moving vehicle's driver, who was male and licensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
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Queens Sedan Collision Injures Two Drivers

Two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. A 54-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman suffered injuries. Both drivers were conscious but trapped or injured. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 54, was trapped and suffered neck injuries. The female driver, 31, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The male driver was traveling west going straight, while the female driver was making a left turn traveling east. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the right front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An Audi SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Willets Point Boulevard. She crossed with the light. The driver failed to yield. The impact broke her body. Pain followed. The street stayed loud. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.

A 40-year-old woman was crossing Willets Point Boulevard at 149th Street in Queens with the signal when an Audi SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'She crossed with the light. The Audi came fast, struck her center mass. Her body broke. Pain bloomed. The driver kept straight. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was listed with apparent death at the scene. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was operating the vehicle eastbound and failed to yield the right-of-way, as noted in both the police report and crash data. The only contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19
Speeding Sedan Crushes Child on 11th Avenue

A sedan sped down 11th Avenue. The unlicensed driver never braked. He struck a 12-year-old boy crossing. The boy’s body took the full force. He stayed conscious, crushed and hurt. The car rolled on, untouched. The street stayed silent.

A 12-year-old boy was struck and injured by a speeding sedan on 11th Avenue. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver never braked and hit the child as he crossed the street. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the official data. The police report states, 'A speeding sedan struck a 12-year-old boy crossing against the light. The unlicensed driver never braked. The boy took the hit full on. His body crushed. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-19