Mar 18 - Tony Simone cheered Hochul’s fight to keep congestion pricing alive. He praised her stand against demolishing neighborhoods for Penn Station. But he drew a line: the station’s future should not be a bargaining chip for safer, saner streets.

On March 18, 2025, Assemblyman Tony Simone (District 75) issued a statement on congestion pricing and Penn Station redevelopment. The matter, titled 'Hochul will defy Trump deadline to stop NYC congestion pricing — but insists president still backs her Penn Station revamp plan,' centers on Governor Hochul’s refusal to halt congestion pricing despite federal pressure. Simone, representing the Penn Station area, voiced support for both congestion pricing and a bold Penn Station overhaul, saying, 'It’s time to build a big bold Penn Station. I’m glad that she’s talking to the president about it.' He opposed linking the two projects, stating, 'I don’t think they should be connected.' Simone also welcomed Hochul’s resistance to Amtrak’s expansion plans that would raze neighborhoods. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Hochul will defy Trump deadline to stop NYC congestion pricing — but insists president still backs her Penn Station revamp plan, nypost.com, Published 2025-03-18

Mar 16 - Unlicensed sedan driver struck turning SUV near Vanderbilt Ave. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Concussion and bruises reported. Driver inattention and confusion fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed man left a parked position and struck the right front bumper of a southbound SUV making a left turn near 52 Vanderbilt Ave in Manhattan. Both drivers, male, were injured—one suffered a concussion, the other bruises and neck pain. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both wore lap belts. Systemic danger rose from driver inattention and confusion, leaving both men hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - An SUV traveling east struck a parked flatbed truck on East 26th Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 26th Street in Manhattan at 7:00 AM. A 39-year-old male driver of a 2023 SUV was traveling east when he collided with the right rear bumper of a parked flatbed truck. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and experienced shock with minor bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The flatbed truck was stationary at the time of impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A bus traveling east struck a sedan starting from parking on W 40 St near Avenue of the Americas. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:11 on W 40 St near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A bus traveling east with 50 occupants collided with a sedan also traveling east that was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver error. There are no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors. The collision resulted in bodily injury to the sedan driver, emphasizing the dangers posed by improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on W 25 St in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on W 25 St near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a bicyclist who was going straight northwest. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was male. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's front center.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A distracted driver struck a 25-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on West 42nd Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing the street with the signal when she was struck by a northbound bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor but emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention. The bike showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 39-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on W 45 St near Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was semiconscious. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 45 St struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, emphasizing driver error. The driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs, leading to the collision. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The incident occurred in Manhattan's 10036 zip code at 15:35, highlighting systemic dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 5 - An intoxicated female driver crashed her SUV head-on into a parked sedan on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The impact caused front-end damage to the SUV and side damage to the sedan. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on West 50th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Ford SUV, was traveling east when she struck a parked 2008 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The report identifies 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A 52-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver failed to yield while making a left turn on Vanderbilt Ave. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:17 on Vanderbilt Ave near E 47 St in Manhattan. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when a Toyota SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian factors noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A bicyclist riding north was injured when a parked van’s left side door struck him. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, the crash involved confusion by the bicyclist, resulting in serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Ford van on Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a severe injury. The van was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the van’s left side doors. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No driver errors by the van operator were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and the vulnerability of cyclists in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A 22-year-old man driving a 2017 Hyundai sedan took a right turn too fast at W 49th Street and 8th Avenue. The car's front center struck a fixed object. He suffered head injuries and was found semi-conscious behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was injured in a crash at 5:28 a.m. on W 49th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The 2017 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn when it struck a fixed object with the center front end. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The driver was alone, suffered severe head lacerations, and was found half-awake behind the wheel. The narrative states, 'A 2017 Hyundai turned too fast. Metal struck stone. A young man, 22, slumped behind the wheel, head bleeding, half-awake.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turns, as documented by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A male driver lost consciousness while operating a sedan on 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The vehicle overturned, causing severe whole-body injuries and shock. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the primary contributing factor in this violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on 8th Avenue near West 54th Street in Manhattan. The driver, a male occupant of a sedan, lost consciousness while driving, which led to the vehicle overturning. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The overturned sedan and damage to other parked vehicles indicate a violent impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the dangers posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - Assembly bill A 6225 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Drivers face penalties sooner. Carroll and Simone sponsor. Aimed at curbing reckless speed. Streets may get safer. No safety analyst note yet.

Assembly bill A 6225 was introduced on February 27, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' lowers the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (primary sponsor, District 44) and Tony Simone (co-sponsor, District 75) back the measure. The bill seeks to hold drivers accountable at lower speeds. No safety analyst note is available yet.

• File A 6225, Open States, Published 2025-02-27

Feb 24 - A motorcycle struck an e-scooter on East 59th Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a severe back injury including fracture and dislocation. Both vehicles showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:03 PM on East 59th Street near Madison Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a motorcycle traveling northwest and an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated back, classified as injury severity 3. The report notes the e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained no damage, with the point of impact recorded as the right front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the collision's impact and the serious injury to the vulnerable e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - Assembly Bill 5857 orders state agencies to fit their fleets with speed control tech. No loopholes. No delay. Sponsor Tony Simone pushes to keep state drivers in check. Machines will obey the law. Streets may breathe easier.

Assembly Bill A 5857, introduced on February 24, 2025, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, from Assemblymember Tony Simone (District 75), demands every state agency plan for and install active intelligent speed assistance systems in all agency vehicles. The bill summary reads: 'Requires state agencies to prepare an active intelligent speed assistance system plan for the equipment of all state agency vehicles with active intelligent speed assistance systems, and to equip state agency vehicles with such systems by certain dates.' Simone leads the charge. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 5857, Open States, Published 2025-02-24

Feb 23 - Two SUVs collided on W 45 St in Manhattan. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W 45 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan at 8:53 PM. Two SUVs traveling north were involved. The rear SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver and one passenger, was stopped in traffic when the following SUV struck its center back end. The front SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers and the front passenger sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The police report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors in lane management and failure to obey traffic signals. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused shock and injury but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A 67-year-old man pedaled west on W 51st. The door of a parked SUV swung open. His bike crashed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The SUV stood untouched. The man died on the street, another life ended by steel and carelessness.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man riding a bike westbound on W 51st Street at 5th Avenue collided with the door of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'A 67-year-old man on a bike hit the door of a parked SUV. No helmet. His head struck hard. He flew, then fell. Blood spread. The SUV was untouched. He died.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was parked, and the cyclist was ejected upon impact, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite this as a contributing factor to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between vulnerable road users and parked vehicles in Manhattan’s dense streetscape.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - Senators move to guard bike lanes. Cameras will catch drivers who block or invade. The city’s cyclists and walkers get a shot at safer streets. No more hiding behind the wheel.

Senate bill S 5008, now in sponsorship, aims to launch a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced February 18, 2025, sits in committee. Its summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal leads, joined by Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, Jessica Ramos, and Julia Salazar. The bill targets drivers who block or misuse bike lanes, using cameras to enforce the rules. The move puts pressure on the city to protect cyclists and pedestrians from daily danger.

• File S 5008, Open States, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 14 - Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14