NYC NOW - Morning Headlines: Car Crash Rates Down, Meteors Showers, and Bronx Week Begins

Episode Date: May 5, 2025

Car crashes in Manhattan’s congestion zone have been dropping for three years and congestion pricing may be speeding that up. Meanwhile, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this Monday, with up to 30 meteors an hour before dawn. It continues through mid-May. Starting Saturday, the International Space Station will be visible over the city during the evening. Plus, Bronx Week kicks off this week with free events through May 18.

Welcome to NYC Now, your source for local news in and around New York City from WMYC. It's Monday, May 5th. Here's the morning headlines from Michael Hill. The number of car crashes in Manhattan's congestion zone has been going down for the past three years, but congestion pricing seems to be accelerating that trend. WMIC data reporter Joe Hong has more. Since congestion pricing launched on January 5th, the number of cars. crashes in the zone are down by about 13%. That's twice the drop between 2023 and 24.

Michael RepLogel is a former deputy commissioner for the city's Department of Transportation. He said fewer cars entering means less traffic, which reduces the frustration of drivers, which further contributes to a bit better driver behavior, which reduces crashes. According to a WNIC analysis, injuries for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists were down to their lowest point since the pandemic. Skywatchers, this is your week. WNYC's Tiffany Hansen has more. The Eta Aquarid's meteor shower peaks today with up to 30 meteors per hour blazing across the pre-dawn sky. They're fast and bright and our best seen outside of the city. If you weren't up for today's pre-da peak, the show does continue through mid-May, and the Eta Learid's meteor shower with just

three meteors per hour runs all week. Starting Saturday, the International Space Station will make several passes over New York. It will be visible with the naked eye during the evening hours. Just look for a large, bright spot that might look like an airplane. And finally, later this month, Manhattan Henge returns May 28th and 29th. The setting sun perfectly aligns with the city's grid. Bronx Week is coming back to the borough starting today through May 18th, with dozens of free events celebrating the Burrell's culture.

history and community. Highlights include the Bronx night market, walking tours, live concerts, and the Bronx Parade on May 18th. The Bronx Borough President's Office and the Bronx Tourism Council organized the celebration. A full schedule is available at I Love the Bronx.com. 60 and cloudy with some fog and mist out there, morning showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. A high near 64 today winds up to 20 miles an hour, so be careful out there. there, and then showers and possibly a thunderstorm tomorrow are high in the mid-60s. Thanks for listening. This is NYC now from WMYC. Check us out for updates every weekday, three times a date for the latest news headlines

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