Third Avenue’s Deadly Delay | New York City News

Another nurse lost her life on Third Avenue in Brooklyn—this time, 28-year-old Jiaya Zheng was struck and killed by a fleeing driver. It’s the latest tragedy on a stretch of road already stained by fatal collisions, including two deaths last year at the same intersection and another nurse’s death in 2020. A safety plan drafted in 2023, promising better crosswalks and bike lanes, has been stalled since April 2025. With mounting pressure from the community and officials now acknowledging the urgency, a redesigned Third Avenue is finally being pushed forward—with promises of concrete action and a firsthand look from city planners soon. Lives shouldn’t be lost waiting for change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c98aabafc0ae805d