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Three sedans raced north on Henry Hudson Parkway. A man walked in the dark. One car struck him head-on. His body broke on the cold asphalt. He died alone, under the headlights. Two drivers were injured. Unsafe speed ruled the night.

A man walking north along Henry Hudson Parkway, near 96th Street, was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, 'Three sedans came fast. One struck him head-on. His body shattered on the cold road. He died there, alone, beneath the speeding lights.' Two drivers were injured—one to the shoulder and upper arm, the other to the head. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data also shows one driver was unlicensed. The crash left a pedestrian dead and two drivers hurt, all under the shadow of reckless speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate bill S 153 cracks down on bus lane violators. Owners face liability. Cameras catch drivers blocking buses. Sponsors push for stronger enforcement. Streets clear for buses, danger cut for those on foot.

Senate bill S 153, sponsored by Liz Krueger (District 28) with Andrew Gounardes (26) and Brad Hoylman-Sigal (47) as co-sponsors, is at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 4, 2023, it 'relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' The bill extends a bus rapid transit demonstration program, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. No safety analyst note was provided. The sponsors aim to hold vehicle owners accountable and keep bus lanes clear, a move that can reduce risk for pedestrians and bus riders.

• File S 153, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A Honda sedan slammed forward on West 90th. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The right front caved in. The driver, 48, died in the seat. No passengers. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. One life ended.

A 2001 Honda sedan crashed on West 90th Street near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. The sole occupant, a 48-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' caused the collision. The right front quarter panel of the Honda was crushed. No other injuries were reported. The police report lists no contributing factors for the victim beyond the aggressive driving. The crash left the driver dead at the scene. No passengers were present. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. This crash highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A Ford pickup swung a U-turn on Broadway. Its front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing. He fell, crushed and unconscious. The truck kept moving south. The street held him in silence. The man’s body was broken. The city did not stop.

A Ford pickup truck made a U-turn at Broadway and West 100th Street in Manhattan. The truck’s front bumper struck a 73-year-old man crossing the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. The report states, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and traveling south. The impact left the pedestrian broken and silent in the street. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers fail to yield to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Henry Hudson Parkway. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway collided, with the rear SUV striking the front SUV's center back end. The 32-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured and incoherent but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The rear vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 96 Street at Broadway. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 96 Street and Broadway in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 74-year-old woman crossing West 72 Street with the signal was struck by a refrigerated van making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a refrigerated van traveling southeast on West 72 Street made a right turn and struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock. The report lists the driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating the van legally at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Governor Hochul killed a bill to let New Yorkers sue over helicopter noise. The veto blocks a ban on non-essential flights from W. 30th Street. Noise complaints keep rising. Lawmakers and advocates slam the move. Relief for battered West Siders stalls again.

On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill from State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Dick Gottfried. The bill, which passed the legislature, would have allowed New Yorkers to sue helicopter companies for 'unreasonable and sustained noise' and banned non-essential flights from the W. 30th Street heliport. Hochul argued the measure conflicted with federal law, writing, 'Certain elements of this legislation run counter to the federal scheme regulating New York's airports and airspace.' Hoylman, the bill's sponsor, pushed back, citing a surge in noise complaints and calling the effort 'worth pursuing.' Andrew Rosenthal of Stop the Chop NY/NJ criticized Hochul's deference to federal preemption. The veto leaves West Side residents exposed to relentless helicopter noise, with no new legal tools or flight restrictions.

• Hochul Vetoes Bill Letting New Yorkers Sue For Helicopter Noise, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-16

Governor Hochul killed a bill to let New Yorkers sue over helicopter noise. The veto blocks a ban on non-essential flights from W. 30th Street. Noise complaints keep rising. Lawmakers and advocates slam the move. Relief for battered West Siders stalls again.

On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill from State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Dick Gottfried. The bill, which passed the legislature, would have allowed New Yorkers to sue helicopter companies for 'unreasonable and sustained noise' and banned non-essential flights from the W. 30th Street heliport. Hochul argued the measure conflicted with federal law, writing, 'Certain elements of this legislation run counter to the federal scheme regulating New York's airports and airspace.' Hoylman, the bill's sponsor, pushed back, citing a surge in noise complaints and calling the effort 'worth pursuing.' Andrew Rosenthal of Stop the Chop NY/NJ criticized Hochul's deference to federal preemption. The veto leaves West Side residents exposed to relentless helicopter noise, with no new legal tools or flight restrictions.

• Hochul Vetoes Bill Letting New Yorkers Sue For Helicopter Noise, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-16

A 20-year-old man was injured crossing West 64 Street outside an intersection. A taxi traveling east struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 64 Street outside a crosswalk when a taxi traveling east struck him with the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Council members push to ban non-essential helicopter flights. Noise and fumes choke neighborhoods. Lawmakers cite climate justice, but federal rules block action. Complaints soar. The city’s deal fails. Residents and activists demand relief. The sky remains loud.

"If you want to be an administration that is responsive to New Yorkers, you would end those non-essential helicopter flights. People are beside themselves." -- Gale A. Brewer

On December 12, 2022, the New York City Council, led by Council Member Lincoln Restler, introduced a bill to ban non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports. The bill, discussed in oversight hearings, remains stalled. The matter summary states: 'Noise complaints from helicopters over New York City have soared in recent years, but lawmakers at city, state, and federal levels have failed to significantly reduce non-essential helicopter flights.' Restler declared, 'This isn't just a quality of life issue — it's about climate justice. 1 helicopter idling is the equivalent of 40 cars!' Council Member Gale Brewer and State Senator Brad Hoylman joined calls for action. Despite advocacy and testimony from residents, significant policy changes have not passed. The Federal Aviation Administration’s authority blocks local control. Helicopter noise and pollution continue to harm New Yorkers, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods.

• Going in Circles: Laws to Tame Helicopters Struggle to Take Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-12

Council members push to ban non-essential helicopter flights. Noise and fumes choke neighborhoods. Lawmakers cite climate justice, but federal rules block action. Complaints soar. The city’s deal fails. Residents and activists demand relief. The sky remains loud.

"We’re not a bunch of zoo animals in New York City to be viewed by tourists flying overhead." -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On December 12, 2022, the New York City Council, led by Council Member Lincoln Restler, introduced a bill to ban non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports. The bill, discussed in oversight hearings, remains stalled. The matter summary states: 'Noise complaints from helicopters over New York City have soared in recent years, but lawmakers at city, state, and federal levels have failed to significantly reduce non-essential helicopter flights.' Restler declared, 'This isn't just a quality of life issue — it's about climate justice. 1 helicopter idling is the equivalent of 40 cars!' Council Member Gale Brewer and State Senator Brad Hoylman joined calls for action. Despite advocacy and testimony from residents, significant policy changes have not passed. The Federal Aviation Administration’s authority blocks local control. Helicopter noise and pollution continue to harm New Yorkers, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods.

• Going in Circles: Laws to Tame Helicopters Struggle to Take Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-12

A 52-year-old woman was hit by a bus making a right turn on West 110 Street. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and went into shock.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on West 110 Street struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bus was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Columbus Avenue near West 68th Street. The crash caused bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The driver wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling south on Columbus Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and injury. The 43-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned as involved. The crash highlights confusion involving pedestrians or bicyclists, but the report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 21-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on West 85 Street. A pick-up truck making a left turn struck the cyclist’s left side. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on West End Avenue made a left turn onto West 85 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist on the left side. The 21-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with shock. The bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck’s right front bumper hit the cyclist’s left side doors. The cyclist complained of pain and nausea after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A city report calls for higher pay for 65,000 delivery workers. Advocates warn more deliveries mean more danger. They demand protected bike lanes and charging stations. Without safe streets, low-income workers face traffic violence and crime. The fight for safety continues.

On November 23, 2022, a new city report recommended a significant pay raise for New York’s 65,000 app-based delivery workers. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection projects a 35% jump in deliveries by 2025, raising safety concerns. The report summary states, 'the number of deliveries made per hour will increase, leading to more delivery workers on city streets.' Hildalyn Colón Hernández of Los Deliveristas/Workers Justice Project and Council Member Gale Brewer both called for more protected bike lanes, higher expense rates, and better charging infrastructure. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives said, 'Workers have the right to a safe workplace: for our city's delivery workers, this means a network of safe, protected bike lanes that help prevent crashes.' Advocates insist a wage hike alone is not enough. They demand the city build out infrastructure to protect workers from traffic violence and hazardous conditions.

• More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-23

City eyes a pay hike for 65,000 delivery workers. More money means more riders on the street. Advocates demand protected bike lanes and charging stations. Council Member Brewer backs a $5 boost. Without safer roads, higher wages alone won’t stop the bloodshed.

On November 23, 2022, the City Council debated delivery worker pay and street safety. The matter, titled 'More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them,' highlights a proposed minimum wage of $23.82 per hour for app-based delivery workers, up from $7.09. Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) voiced support for a $5 increase to cover work expenses, stating, 'I support increasing the expense rate in the rule by $5 to address these work tools.' The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection projects a 35% jump in deliveries by 2025. Advocates and workers say higher pay must come with more protected bike lanes and charging stations. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives said, 'Workers have the right to a safe workplace: for our city's delivery workers, this means a network of safe, protected bike lanes.' The debate underscores that pay hikes alone cannot protect vulnerable delivery workers from traffic violence and hazardous streets.

• More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-11-23

An 81-year-old man was struck on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway when hit. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious but suffered serious injuries. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The cause of the crash remains undetermined based on the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 60-year-old woman was injured crossing West 110 Street with the signal. She suffered back pain and shock. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Limited view and pedestrian confusion contributed. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 110 Street at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a back injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and sustained no damage. The report lists pedestrian error or confusion and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10