May 30 - SUV hit a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact left him semiconscious, bleeding from the head. Driver failed to yield. Inexperience played a role. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing Washington Street at Charles Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit him. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious, bleeding at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, especially when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 30 - An e-bike struck Renee Baruch on the Upper West Side. She woke in pain, face broken, spine injured. NYPD cracks down with criminal summonses. Cyclists protest. City Council stalls. Streets stay dangerous. Justice, tangled in policy.

NY1 reported on May 30, 2025, that the NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to e-bike riders for traffic infractions, citing a lack of City Council action on new regulations. Commissioner Tisch told the Council, "Pass e-bike regulations." Cyclists object to criminal charges for minor violations, arguing for civil penalties instead. The article highlights the case of Renee Baruch, hospitalized after an e-bike crash left her with facial fractures and a spinal injury. The NYPD’s new Quality of Life Division targets reckless e-bike use, but without updated laws, criminal summonses remain their only tool. The policy gap leaves vulnerable road users exposed and enforcement inconsistent.

• NYPD Issues Criminal Summonses For E-Bikes, NY1, Published 2025-05-30

May 27 - A sedan hit a young woman crossing at Carmine and Bleecker. She suffered a head injury. The driver kept straight. No driver errors listed. The city’s danger remains.

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of Carmine Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a 55-year-old man, was traveling north and struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, as noted in the data, but the report does not assign blame. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 27 - A judge stopped federal threats to choke city funds over congestion pricing. The $9 toll stands. Streets stay crowded. The fight moves to court. Safety projects hang in the balance. The city waits. The deadline looms.

Patch reported on May 27, 2025, that District Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding federal funding as leverage against New York City's congestion pricing program. The judge's order 'bars the DOT from engaging in any retaliatory measures' and prevents cancellation of the toll, which charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Federal officials had threatened to withhold funds for road and street safety projects if the city continued the program. The order lasts until June 9, keeping the toll in place and leaving critical infrastructure funding uncertain. The article highlights the standoff between federal authorities and city leaders, with safety and mobility projects at risk.

• Judge Halts Federal Attack On Tolls, Patch, Published 2025-05-27

May 24 - SUV hit cyclist on Washington Sq North. Rider bruised, leg battered. Police cite driver distraction. Three SUV occupants unhurt. Bike took front-end blow.

A collision on Washington Sq North in Manhattan left a 28-year-old cyclist injured with a bruised leg after an SUV struck him. According to the police report, both the SUV driver and the cyclist were going straight when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Three SUV occupants, including a front and rear passenger, were not injured. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bike was hit at the center front end. No other factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 24 - A distracted SUV driver struck a cyclist at West Houston. The crash left the cyclist with a leg injury and abrasions. Both vehicles moved south. The cyclist was partially ejected. The SUV driver was not hurt.

A crash at 320 West Houston Street in Manhattan involved a southbound SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an abrasion and a knee, lower leg, and foot injury. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was not injured. No other contributing factors were listed for the cyclist. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The data shows the cyclist bore the brunt of the impact, while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 23 - Tolls still hang over Third Avenue. Deadlines pass. Courts hold the answer. Fewer cars enter Manhattan. Millions flow to transit. The fight is bureaucratic, not on the street. Riders wait. The city’s pulse slows, but the outcome is uncertain.

West Side Spirit reported on May 23, 2025, that New York’s congestion pricing tolls remain in place despite three missed federal deadlines to remove them. The article details a standoff between the MTA, New York State, and U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, who demands the tolls be taken down, threatening to withhold highway funds. The MTA argues the legality of the tolls and seeks a court injunction, stating, 'congestion pricing is legal and proper.' The system, operational since January 2025, has reduced daily vehicle entries into Manhattan’s core by 76,000 in April and raised $159 million in the first quarter. The dispute highlights tensions over funding priorities and the impact on lower-income drivers, but the courts, not drivers or pedestrians, will decide the fate of the tolls.

• Congestion Pricing Tolls Face Legal Showdown, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-05-23

May 21 - Fifth Avenue will change. Wider sidewalks. Shorter crossings. More trees. The city pours $400 million into a stretch from Bryant Park to Central Park. Construction waits until 2028. The street will shift for people, not cars.

CBS New York reported on May 21, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams announced a $400 million investment to redesign Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. The plan, called 'The Future of Fifth,' will double sidewalk space, shorten crosswalks, and add over 230 tree planters. Adams said, 'We're making Fifth Avenue more walkable, greener and safer.' The project aims to address sidewalk congestion and improve safety for pedestrians. City Councilmember Keith Powers noted, 'you can feel congestion on the sidewalks.' Construction is set to begin in 2028. The redesign signals a shift in city policy, prioritizing vulnerable road users and reclaiming space from cars.

• Fifth Avenue Set For Pedestrian Overhaul, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-21

May 20 - A sedan hit a pedestrian on Bleecker Street. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left him semiconscious. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

A sedan traveling east struck a 26-year-old man on Bleecker Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver and passengers in the sedan were not reported injured. The only injury recorded was to the pedestrian, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 20 - City targets 34th Street. Buses get priority. Cars must turn off. Goal: faster rides, fewer crashes. Officials cite 14th Street’s gains—speed up, crashes down. Change comes for Midtown. Riders wait for relief.

amNY reported on May 20, 2025, that New York City’s Department of Transportation proposed a dedicated busway for 34th Street between 3rd and 9th Avenues. The plan aims to boost bus speeds by 15% for tens of thousands of daily riders. Private cars and taxis could enter but must turn off at the first legal opportunity. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'After seeing tremendous success on 14th Street where buses have sped up, traffic has virtually disappeared, and far fewer New Yorkers are getting hurt in crashes we are excited to propose a similar design on 34th Street.' The 14th Street busway, launched in 2019, increased bus speeds by up to 24% and reduced crashes. The 34th Street plan seeks similar safety and efficiency gains, with community input shaping the final design.

• City Plans 34th Street Busway Overhaul, amny, Published 2025-05-20

May 17 - SUV driver opened door into cyclist’s path. Cyclist ejected, hit head, bled. Police cite driver inattention. Manhattan street, evening. Metal, flesh, shock. System failed the vulnerable.

A cyclist riding west on West 13th Street at Avenue of the Americas was struck when an SUV driver opened a door into her path. The cyclist, a 40-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked at the time. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary factor listed is driver inattention. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 14 - A father mourns his daughter, killed by an SUV on the Upper West Side. Advocates gather in Albany. They press lawmakers for action. Speeders roam. Streets stay deadly. The call is clear: fix the system, stop the pain.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-05-14) reports on Families for Safe Streets and other advocates lobbying in Albany after a 13-year-old girl was killed by an SUV. The coalition pushes for the SAFE Streets Package, including speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders and the 'Idaho stop' for cyclists. The article quotes Darnell Sealy-McCrorey: 'This epidemic is preventable. It doesn't have to be this way.' Lawmakers show mixed support. Some cite privacy fears or question the seriousness of multiple speeding violations. Jackson Chabot notes, 'A lot of people have understood the bill because of the tragic and fatal crashes recently.' The piece highlights the urgent need for policy change to address reckless driving and systemic danger on city streets.

• Grieving Families Demand Safer Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

May 13 - SUV slammed into a car’s rear on Morton Street. Passenger in back seat suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Streets stay dangerous for those inside.

A station wagon/SUV rear-ended another vehicle on Morton Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 26-year-old female passenger in the rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Two other occupants, including the driver, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights driver errors as the main contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use was listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 13 - Cyclists and walkers get space at last. Years of crowding end. The bridge’s narrow lane forced conflict. Now, riders and pedestrians move apart. The city takes a lane from cars. The danger shrinks. The span breathes easier.

amNY reported on May 13, 2025, that New York City will separate cyclists and pedestrians on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge. Starting May 18, the north outer roadway becomes bike-only, while the south outer roadway, once for vehicles, opens to pedestrians. The article notes, “Advocates have fought to open a separate pedestrian path, citing dangerous overcrowding that has led to conflicts among cyclists, pedestrians and micromobility users.” The bridge was the last city-owned East River crossing without split paths. Manhattan Community Board 6 urged the city to act, pressing DOT to open the path despite construction delays. The change doubles space for non-drivers and removes a vehicle lane, addressing years of systemic risk from forced mixing of vulnerable users.

• Queensboro Bridge Splits Paths For Safety, amny, Published 2025-05-13

May 12 - A sedan hit a 24-year-old woman on Greenwich Ave. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling south on Avenue of the Americas struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian at Greenwich Ave. She sustained a contusion to her arm and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at unsafe speed and failed to yield the right-of-way. These driver errors are listed as contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the persistent risks faced by those on foot in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 7 - Six died when a sightseeing helicopter shattered midair over the Hudson. The fuselage, rotor, and tail tore loose. Loud bangs echoed. The craft plunged. No black box. No warning. Only fragments and silence left behind.

NY Daily News reported on May 7, 2025, that federal officials released images showing a sightseeing helicopter breaking apart in midair before crashing into the Hudson River, killing six. The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report details how the Bell 206L-4 split into three pieces: 'the fuselage, the main rotor system, and the tail boom.' Witnesses heard 'several loud 'bangs'' before the breakup. The helicopter had flown eight tours that day, all with the same pilot, who had less than 50 hours in this model. The aircraft had a prior maintenance issue with its transmission assembly and lacked flight data recorders. The NTSB noted the pilot wore video-capable sunglasses, but they remain missing. The crash highlights gaps in oversight and the risks of repeated tour flights without robust recording or inspection requirements.

• Helicopter Breaks Apart Over Hudson River, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-07

May 3 - SUV door swung open. Cyclist struck, leg bruised. Shock followed. Alcohol listed. Greenwich Ave, Manhattan. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A cyclist, age 63, was injured when an SUV door opened into her path on Greenwich Ave at Jane St. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The cyclist suffered a leg contusion and shock. The SUV was parked before the impact. The report lists no driver errors beyond confusion and alcohol involvement. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 3 - A van door swung open. The cyclist struck it. He fell. A truck crushed him. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The street stayed busy. The drivers waited. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (May 3, 2025), Georgios Smaragdis, 44, was killed while riding his e-bike west on Broome Street in Soho. The article states, "he slammed into the door of a Mercedes van that its driver had just flung open," sending him into the path of a red delivery truck that ran him over. Both drivers remained at the scene. The van driver told the outlet, "I opened the door. I didn’t even see the guy." Police have not announced charges. The crash highlights the persistent danger of dooring and the lethal consequences for cyclists when drivers fail to check for oncoming traffic before opening doors. The incident underscores ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in Manhattan’s dense traffic.

• E-Bike Rider Killed After Dooring in Soho, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03

May 1 - A cyclist hit a van’s open door on Broome Street. He fell. A truck rolled over him. First responders tried to save him. He died at Bellevue. The truck driver stayed. Police questioned the van driver. The street stayed dangerous.

amNY reported on May 1, 2025, that a male cyclist died after colliding with a van’s open door and falling under a commercial truck at Broome and Centre Streets. Eyewitnesses described first responders’ desperate efforts: “I saw a body on the ground, and then the fire people were trying to revive him.” The truck driver remained at the scene; no charges were filed. Police tested the van driver for sobriety. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risks posed by double-parked vehicles and large trucks on narrow city streets, underscoring ongoing systemic dangers for cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed By Truck In Soho Crash, amny, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 29 - A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.

• Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29