Twelve Dead, 1,600 Hurt—Still No Action

A 12-year-old boy on a bike was injured on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved passing too closely. The boy suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury with minor bleeding. He was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West 26 Street in Manhattan. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The boy was riding eastbound and was not wearing any safety equipment. He sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding, and was in shock. The crash involved only one vehicle type identified as a bike. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify any actions by the bicyclist that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on West 60 Street. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2014 SUV making a left turn on West 60 Street. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, while the e-scooter rider was traveling south. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights driver errors involving traffic control disregard and confusion by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Paris rips out parking. Sidewalks widen. Intersections clear. Mayor Anne Hidalgo puts pedestrians first. No crackdown on e-bikes. Cars, not cyclists, face the squeeze. Advocates say New York should follow. Fewer cars, more space for people. The numbers demand it.

""Hoylman-Sigal did say that banning privately owned e-bikes was 'going too far,' the paper reported, but he also did not focus the safety concerns on drivers and on the city's failure to widen sidewalks, create new micromobility lanes or daylight intersections."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On June 30, 2023, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced a sweeping policy shift: the new 'Street Code.' The plan, described as giving 'absolute priority for pedestrians,' will remove 70,000 parking spaces by 2026, daylight all intersections, widen sidewalks, and expand bike lanes. Hidalgo rejects harsh measures against e-bikes, focusing instead on reducing car dominance and discouraging SUVs through progressive parking fees. Council Member Gale A. Brewer, District 6, is mentioned in the context of New York’s contrasting approach, where enforcement often targets e-bikes rather than cars. Advocates highlight that cars and trucks cause most pedestrian injuries and deaths. They urge New York to emulate Paris—reclaiming street space from cars, not blaming micromobility. The data is clear: fewer cars mean safer streets for all.

• Paris Mayor Enters Fray Between E-Bikes and Pedestrians — By Fighting Drivers, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-06-30

A 64-year-old woman was struck at West 50 Street and 8 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash caused serious harm at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 50 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The 64-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The vehicle was damaged on the left front side. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 37-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a collision involving three SUVs on 10 Avenue. The rider remained conscious despite fractures and dislocations. A 35-year-old SUV driver also sustained bruising to the arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old bicyclist riding an e-bike was ejected during a crash involving three sport utility vehicles traveling north on 10 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations across the entire body but remained conscious. A 35-year-old male SUV driver was also injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist wore a helmet, and the SUV driver used a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the front and rear quarter panels of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 38-year-old male driver in an SUV was injured in a crash on West 41st Street in Manhattan. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2019 SUV was traveling westbound on West 41st Street when the vehicle collided head-on with an unspecified object. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Albany keeps the keys. The Assembly refused to vote on Sammy’s Law. The city stays locked out of lowering its own speed limits. Advocates rage. Another year, another failure. Streets remain fast. Vulnerable New Yorkers stay exposed.

Sammy’s Law, blocked again. The bill—named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, killed by a van at age 12—would let New York City set its own speed limits, dropping the default to 20 mph and some streets to 10 mph. The Senate passed it 55-7, but the Assembly ended its June 22, 2023 session without a vote. Assembly sponsor Linda Rosenthal said, 'We just can't be deterred.' Senate sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal called the failure 'heartbreaking.' Speaker Carl Heastie refused to bring it to the floor. Advocates say the city’s hands are tied while deaths and injuries mount. The Council and Mayor Adams support the bill. For the third year, Albany blocks local control. Streets stay dangerous. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Sammy’s Law advocates angry after push to give NYC power over its speed limit fails in Assembly, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-22

Sammy’s Law hit a wall in Albany. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. It passed the Senate but died in the Assembly. Advocates and families mourn another delay. Streets stay fast. Vulnerable lives remain at risk.

Sammy’s Law, a bill to let New York City set and lower its speed limits, stalled in the Assembly on June 19, 2023. The bill passed the state Senate but did not reach a vote in the Assembly, blocked by Speaker Carl Heastie and opposition from outerborough members. The City Council, including Councilwoman Jennifer Gutiérrez, supported the measure with a home rule message. The bill’s summary: 'allow New York City to set speed limits as low as 10 mph on some streets and 20 mph citywide.' Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal sponsored the bill in the Assembly. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams both backed it. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal called it 'common sense.' Advocates, including Amy Cohen, mother of the bill’s namesake, vow to keep fighting. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill’s failure leaves city streets unchanged and vulnerable road users exposed.

• Sammy’s Law bill to let NYC set speed limit falters, supporters hoping special Assembly session will finally push it through, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-19

A taxi changed lanes unsafely on West 57th Street in Manhattan. The taxi struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and helmeted. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 57th Street in Manhattan made an unsafe lane change and collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi, a 2018 Honda, sustained no damage. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two men crossed West 56 Street at 8:55 a.m. Both followed the signal. A sedan turning right struck them. Both suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two male pedestrians, ages 35 and 37, were injured while crossing West 56 Street at an intersection with the signal. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck them on the right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan near 153 8 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a facial abrasion. The crash occurred while the bike was making a right turn. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in Manhattan near 153 8 Avenue. The cyclist was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of the bike. The rider sustained a facial abrasion and remained conscious throughout. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face even when executing routine maneuvers like right turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants OMNY to work with Citi Bike. He calls for a unified payment system to break down barriers for riders. The move could make bike-share easier, but fractured agencies and costly upgrades stand in the way.

On June 8, 2023, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Midtown West) urged the MTA and Lyft to integrate OMNY, the city’s contactless fare system, with Citi Bike. In a letter, Hoylman-Sigal wrote, "We urge you to create a unified payment system as expeditiously as possible." The proposal aims to remove barriers for would-be Citi Bike users and address issues like vandalized QR codes. The bill is a policy proposal, not yet in committee or up for a vote. Hoylman-Sigal’s push highlights the fractured nature of New York’s fare systems, with separate payments for subways, bikes, ferries, and regional trains. While OMNY integration could streamline access, technical and financial hurdles remain. The MTA and Cubic, OMNY’s contractor, say they are reviewing expansion opportunities. No direct safety impact assessment was provided.

• Manhattan Pol Wants OMNY to Work With Citi Bike, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight south on West 49 Street near 11 Avenue. The 54-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on West 49 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two mothers starve for justice. Their children killed by reckless drivers. They demand lawmakers let New York City set its own speed limits. The Assembly stalls. Grief and anger fill the halls. No more excuses. They want action. Now.

On June 6, 2023, two mothers began a hunger strike at the State Capitol, demanding action on Sammy’s Law. The bill, first introduced in 2020 by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and carried in the Assembly by Linda Rosenthal, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. The City Council backed the measure with a 'home rule' message last month. But Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has not brought it to a vote. The matter title: 'Sammy’s Law.' Amy Cohen, whose son Sammy was killed in 2013, and Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, whose son Bryan was killed in 2006, lead the protest. Mendieta-Cuapio says, 'We need to pass Sammy's Law today, no more excuses.' Lawmakers hide behind closed doors. The mothers refuse to let their children’s deaths be ignored.

• ‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-06

Two mothers starve for justice at the State Capitol. Their children were killed by reckless drivers. They demand lawmakers pass Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set lower speed limits. Assembly leaders stall. Grief meets gridlock.

On June 6, 2023, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and advocates launched a hunger strike at the State Capitol for Sammy’s Law. The bill, introduced by Hoylman-Sigal and carried in the Assembly by Linda Rosenthal, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. The official summary states it 'would authorize NYC to set speed limits below 25 mph but would not automatically change them.' Amy Cohen and Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, mothers whose children were killed by drivers, lead the protest. Despite majority City Council support and a home rule message, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie refuses to bring the bill to a vote. Advocates accuse lawmakers of hiding and demand transparency. The hunger strike exposes the human cost of legislative inaction.

• ‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06