Jun 6 - 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

Jun 6 - Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Outrage mounts as Hochul pushes last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion tolls: ‘Insulting joke’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Governor Hochul scrapped congestion pricing. The MTA lost a billion a year. Lawmakers scrambled. Senator Liz Krueger rejected a payroll tax hike. The MTA faces a funding cliff. Subway upgrades, elevators, and clean buses now hang in the balance.

On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul’s sudden reversal on Manhattan congestion pricing sparked chaos in Albany. The plan, set to start June 30, would have charged drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street, raising $1 billion yearly for transit. Hochul proposed a payroll tax hike instead, but State Senator Liz Krueger opposed it, saying, "I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate." The bill’s fate is uncertain as the legislative session ends. The MTA board, city officials, and business groups all voiced concern. Projects like the Second Avenue Subway, subway accessibility, and zero-emission buses now face cancellation. No alternative funding plan exists. Vulnerable riders—those who rely on transit—stand to lose the most.

• Gov. Hochul’s congestion toll flip-flop spurs mad scramble at NY Capitol, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a parked SUV on FDR Drive. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The collision left one occupant injured and shaken.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in a 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a parked 2010 Honda SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured, experiencing full-body pain and nausea, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. This collision highlights the dangers of insufficient vehicle spacing on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A rabbi crossing Third Avenue was struck by a wrong-way e-bike. His leg broke. The driver fled. Assemblywoman Seawright demanded stricter laws, registration, and penalties for reckless e-bike and moped use. City leaders promised a summer crackdown on illegal vehicles.

On June 5, 2024, Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright (District 76) called for increased regulation and enforcement of e-bikes and mopeds after Rabbi Michael Miller was hit and injured by a hit-and-run e-bike driver on Third Avenue. The incident sparked public outcry. Seawright visited Miller and advocated for a legislative package to increase penalties for leaving crash scenes and to require registration, inspection, insurance, and license plates for e-bikes. The matter summary states: 'No New Yorker should have to fear suffering collisions while walking in their own neighborhood from the epidemic of e-vehicles causing horrible injuries and even fatalities.' Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD announced a summer enforcement blitz to seize illegal, unregistered vehicles. Seawright’s push centers on holding reckless drivers accountable and removing dangerous, unlicensed vehicles from city streets.

• NYC rabbi suffers broken leg after being run over by rogue e-bike driver: ‘Lucky to be alive’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-05

Jun 4 - A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV struck his vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The crash, caused by driver inattention and following too closely, left the moped rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, at 5:02 AM on 2 Avenue near East 90 Street in Manhattan, a 50-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling southbound collided with the moped's right front quarter panel. The SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of the moped. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The moped driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. Vehicle damage was confined to the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and right front quarter panel of the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - 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

May 31 - A 45-year-old cyclist was ejected and hit his head on East 89th Street. Police cite driver inattention. The rider wore a helmet but left the scene incoherent and bleeding.

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured while riding north on East 89th Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The cyclist suffered head injuries, minor bleeding, and incoherence. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The bike sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or contributing factors were listed. The incident underscores the risk posed by distraction, even for helmeted riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked Sprinter van on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The van’s driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 on 2 Avenue near East 66 Street in Manhattan. A Ford Sprinter van was parked when a southbound Chevrolet pick-up truck collided with its left rear bumper. The van’s 39-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and shock, and was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the parked vehicle. The truck driver’s pre-crash action was "Going Straight Ahead," while the van was "Parked." No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the van and the front center end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - 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

May 28 - 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

May 23 - A northbound SUV merging on FDR Drive struck a taxi traveling straight ahead. The impact injured three occupants with whiplash and neck and back pain. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 17:15. A 2014 SUV merging northbound collided with a 2020 taxi traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the taxi. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 59-year-old male driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old female right rear passenger, and a 12-year-old female middle rear passenger, all suffering whiplash and neck or back injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The data highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - A sedan and motorcycle collided head-on on East 79th Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, 62, suffered a head contusion. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:55 on East 79th Street in Manhattan. A 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising. The sedan was traveling east and the motorcycle west, both impacted front center. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The sedan driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The sedan's pre-crash action was 'Avoiding Object in Roadway,' suggesting a sudden maneuver that may have led to the improper lane usage. The motorcycle was going straight ahead. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - E-bike slammed into a 75-year-old man crossing 3rd Avenue with the signal. The crash shattered his leg. The e-bike rolled on, undamaged. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 3 Avenue at East 77 Street in Manhattan with the signal when an e-bike traveling south struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The e-bike sustained no damage. The report highlights confusion as a factor but does not attribute fault to the e-bike operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - A 43-year-old man riding an unlicensed e-scooter was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 65 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage despite the driver’s serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on an e-scooter traveling south on 2 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Despite the driver’s injuries, the e-scooter showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as "No Damage." The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered significant bodily injury. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the driver as a key error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - A sedan hit a 35-year-old woman crossing East 72nd at Madison. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The crash left her in shock. No driver errors listed. The intersection turned deadly in seconds.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a northbound sedan at East 72 Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at 9:47 AM. She was crossing against the signal when the vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. The woman suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors related to the vehicle operator. The sedan showed no damage. The only contributing factor named is the pedestrian crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A distracted driver struck a 45-year-old male bicyclist on East 95 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious. The crash involved driver inattention and occurred while both parties traveled northbound.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:54 on East 95 Street near 1 Avenue in Manhattan. A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the bicyclist and the other vehicle, a 2022 Ford SUV, were traveling northbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bicyclist's bike and the center front end of the Ford. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. The driver’s inattention created a hazardous situation that resulted in injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A motorbike and an SUV collided on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both drivers were reportedly distracted, contributing to the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on 3rd Avenue near East 84th Street in Manhattan. The vehicles involved were a 2021 motorbike and a 2023 SUV, both traveling north and starting from parking positions. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating lapses in focus led to the collision. The motorbike was struck on its center front end, and the SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. No ejections occurred, but the motorbike driver was injured. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A taxi traveling south on Lexington Avenue struck multiple parked SUVs from behind. The taxi driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:07 on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, a taxi traveling south struck several parked SUVs from behind. The taxi driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, colliding with the center back ends of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. The report explicitly identifies the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to any victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A GMC SUV struck a northbound moped making a left turn on York Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling southbound on York Avenue collided with a 2023 moped traveling northbound that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding, and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash occurred near East 78 Street in Manhattan's 5th Council District.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19