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Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV executing a U-turn struck the bike’s right side doors. The crash unfolded on West 96th Street, Manhattan, exposing dangers from driver distraction and risky maneuvers in busy traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on West 96th Street in Manhattan. A 61-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when a 2024 Ford SUV, also heading west, made a U-turn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle’s right side doors. The motorcycle driver sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain proper attention during the U-turn maneuver. No contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver were noted. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and hazardous vehicle maneuvers in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Lawmakers blasted city officials for letting trash haulers with deadly records win new contracts. Council grilled DSNY for picking low bids over safety. Victims’ lives lost in the math. Oversight weak. Dangerous firms keep rolling. Streets stay risky for all.

On June 4, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on commercial waste zone implementation and contractor selection. The hearing spotlighted the Commercial Waste Zones law, which aims to cut crashes by limiting private trash haulers in each zone. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, author of the 2019 reform, and Council Member Shaun Abreu led the charge, questioning why companies like Cogent Waste Solutions—with poor safety records—were awarded contracts. Reynoso declared, "Saving $20 for a business is not worth five human lives." DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch defended the process, promising to terminate contracts after multiple at-fault fatalities. BIC Commissioner Liz Crotty admitted, "Safety is not a factor" in license denial. Lawmakers condemned the city for putting cost before safety, leaving vulnerable road users at risk.

• Pols Slam City For Giving Rogue Carters Permits for New Zones, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-04

Sanitation named a monitor for Cogent Waste Solutions after fatal crashes and hundreds of violations. Council members question why a company with such a record still hauls trash in city zones. The city’s new waste program promises stricter oversight, but danger remains.

On June 3, 2024, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) appointed an independent monitor for Cogent Waste Solutions, a private carting firm with a deadly safety record. The move comes before the city’s new Commercial Waste Zone program launches this fall. Council Members Shaun Abreu and Sandy Nurse raised alarms, asking, 'how the city awarded a contract to a company with a history of endangering workers to begin with.' Cogent’s trucks have killed one, injured four, and racked up hundreds of violations. Despite this, DSNY allowed Cogent to win contracts in four waste zones. DSNY Deputy Commissioner Joshua Goodman defended the process, stating, 'Safety was absolutely one of the weighted factors,' and promised, 'there will be consequences for lack of compliance.' The oversight hearing exposes a system that lets reckless firms operate, even as new rules loom.

• Exclusive: Sanitation Dept. Appoints Monitor for Carting Firm with Spotty Safety Record, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-03

State Senate passed a bill to double fines for illegal moped dealers. Dealers must register mopeds or face $2,000 penalties. Lawmakers shift blame from riders to vendors. Delivery workers back the move. The bill now heads to the Assembly.

Senate Bill, sponsored by Sen. Liz Kruger (D-Manhattan), passed on June 3, 2024. It doubles fines for unauthorized moped dealers from $1,000 to $2,000 and requires registration at the point of sale. The bill is expected to pass the Assembly, where Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas co-sponsors. The matter summary states: 'Fines against unauthorized moped dealers would be doubled.' Kruger said, 'My bill makes sure we know who is selling mopeds.' González-Rojas added, 'The bill will help alleviate some of the challenges we see around mopeds.' Advocates like Ligia Guallpa of the Workers Justice Project support enforcement at the point of sale, noting many dealers are unlicensed. The bill targets vendors, not riders, aiming to protect vulnerable delivery workers and pedestrians.

• ‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV on Manhattan Avenue. He suffered facial bruises. The crash left the vehicle undamaged. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound Ford SUV on Manhattan Avenue near West 108 Street at 20:10. The teen was crossing against the signal and suffered facial contusions. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV, driven by a licensed male, hit the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. No driver errors are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A taxi traveling west struck a 19-year-old male e-bike rider heading east on West 72 Street. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on West 72 Street, a taxi traveling westbound collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, including a fracture and dislocation to the knee and lower leg, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was cited for driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Two taxis, too close on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal slammed metal. A 29-year-old driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the floor. He stayed conscious, pain mounting as traffic rushed by. The crash was sudden. The injury, brutal.

According to the police report, two taxis traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway collided when one followed too closely behind the other. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The impact tore open the leg of a 29-year-old driver, causing severe bleeding and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The narrative details, 'Metal struck metal. A 29-year-old driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled. He stayed awake.' No other contributing factors are cited. The crash underscores the danger of tailgating in high-speed traffic. No mention is made of victim behavior as a cause. The report focuses on driver error—specifically, the failure to maintain a safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

Taxi making left turn struck woman crossing with signal. She suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Driver failed to yield. Impact at intersection. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on West 78 Street made a left turn and struck a 30-year-old woman crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The impact was to the vehicle’s left front bumper, but no damage was reported. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted, but not as a contributing factor. Driver errors in yielding and turning led to injury for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a van making a left turn on West 73 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on Columbus Avenue was making a left turn onto West 73 Street when it struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The van's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A sedan hit a westbound cyclist on Manhattan Avenue. The rider flew off, landing hard. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite confusion as a factor. The car struck the bike’s front. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Manhattan Avenue near Cathedral Parkway struck a westbound bicyclist at 7:55 AM. The car hit the bike’s front, ejecting the 42-year-old helmeted rider. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the only contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The sedan’s driver was licensed and going straight. The report focuses on confusion as a factor, with no blame placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on West 107 Street. The 18-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on West 107 Street involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, traveling northwest, was making a right turn when it struck the bicyclist who was traveling straight ahead northbound. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Driver Inexperience' for the bicyclist. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A female pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV traveling west on West 66th Street. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained bruising.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV driven by a licensed female driver from Florida was traveling west on West 66th Street at 11:50. The vehicle struck a female pedestrian located at an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians when struck by vehicles, even in the absence of clear driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 33-year-old woman driving a 2017 Acura sedan suffered elbow and lower arm injuries in a collision on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the crash involved a left front quarter panel impact. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Henry Hudson Parkway involving a 2017 Acura sedan traveling north. The driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan, with vehicle damage noted on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver-related error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A young motorbike driver lost control on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was ejected, left unconscious, his body broken. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. No other vehicles or people were involved.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorbike driver was ejected and severely injured while traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway at 8:00 PM. The driver suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Two SUVs collided head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway at 1:06 a.m. Both drivers were traveling south when impact occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, enduring shock. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 1:06 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with one SUV striking the other at the center back end and the other at the left front bumper. The driver of one SUV, a 34-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly attributes the crash to unsafe speed by the drivers involved, listing 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the injured driver and both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A man pedaled east on West 72nd. His bike crumpled beneath him. Blood pooled on the street. His skull split. He did not fall, but something inside him broke. The city’s hard edge met flesh and bone.

A 31-year-old man riding a bike eastbound on West 72nd Street near Central Park was severely injured, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist suffered a major head injury with severe bleeding after the back of his bike folded under him. The narrative describes, 'His head split open. Blood spilled onto the pavement. The back of the bike folded under him. He stayed upright. Something inside him didn’t.' The only contributing factor listed in the police report is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No other vehicles are cited as involved. The crash occurred at 16:48 in Manhattan’s 10023 zip code. The police report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The focus remains on the confusion and systemic dangers that can lead to such devastating outcomes for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07