Queens News: Winter’s Coming! Drivers Watch Out for Pedestrians
NYC Launches ‘Dusk and Darkness’ Campaign to Protect Pedestrians as Sunsets Come Earlier Queens Voice November 4, 2025 QUEENS NEWS - As New Yorkers prepare to turn their clocks back this weekend, city officials are urging drivers to take extra care on the roads during the darker evening hours. On Thursday, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and NYPD kicked off the annual “ Dusk and Darkness ” safety campaign — an effort aimed at reducing pedestrian crashes that tend to spike in the fall, when sunset arrives during the evening rush. “With the sun setting earlier, the risks for pedestrians rise,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez . “Our Dusk and Darkness campaign reminds drivers to slow down, turn carefully, and remain alert behind the wheel.” Shorter Days, Higher Risks When daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov. 2, evening commutes will suddenly take place in near-darkness — a dangerous combination of reduced visibility and heavy traffic. ...