Jun 8 - 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

Jun 7 - Two sedans collided near East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The driver of one sedan, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the crash. One vehicle struck the other’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper, causing damage to the center front end and left rear bumper respectively. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. Driver error in lane usage led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 5 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan’s East 92 Street area. The sedan made a right turn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight east. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

May 31 - A moped and an SUV collided on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured and unconscious with a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both vehicles struck front-to-front. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 1 Avenue collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for the moped driver. The SUV driver was also distracted. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV. No ejections were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

May 30 - A taxi hit an e-scooter on 1 Avenue near East 68 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The taxi was traveling east, the scooter north. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on 1 Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling north near East 68 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained front-end damage, and the e-scooter was hit in the center back end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use in mixed traffic involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - NYC leaders went to Albany. They demanded lawmakers pass Sammy’s Law. The bill lets the city set its own speed limits. Brad Hoylman-Sigal led the charge. The law is named for a child killed by a car. The fight is urgent. Lives hang in the balance.

On May 30, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other NYC officials lobbied the state legislature to pass key transportation and housing bills before the session ends June 9. The centerpiece is 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits, potentially lowering them to 20 mph. Hoylman-Sigal, the bill’s sponsor, said, 'Senators in Massapequa shouldn’t set the speed limit for Manhattan—or the reverse.' The law is named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old killed by a car in Brooklyn. The bill had stalled before, but this year the required home rule resolution was submitted. Mayor Adams’ administration also pushed for affordable housing reforms. The push for Sammy’s Law is a fight to give NYC control over its streets and protect vulnerable road users from deadly speeding.

• NYC officials press Albany to pass critical bills on housing, city speed limit and others before session ends, nypost.com, Published 2023-05-30

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 28 - A taxi hit a 37-year-old male bicyclist on York Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and elbow injuries. The crash happened as the bike passed too close to the parked taxi. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a taxi struck him on York Avenue. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the bike passed dangerously near the taxi. The taxi was parked at the time, and the point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. No other driver errors were noted. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A 2019 Toyota SUV struck a 2005 Toyota sedan from behind on East 60 Street. The sedan's driver, 27, suffered neck whiplash and semiconsciousness. A 24-year-old female passenger was incoherent with head injuries. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV rear-ended a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on East 60 Street in Manhattan. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver sustained neck injuries and was semiconscious with whiplash. A 24-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and was incoherent. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, indicating a failure to maintain safe distance or attention. Both injured occupants were not ejected but suffered moderate injuries. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on East 79 Street in Manhattan. The sedan was parked when the crash occurred. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The driver was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a parked sedan on East 79 Street, Manhattan. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the left side doors of the parked sedan. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Senate bill S 7099 orders complete street design in all DOT projects with state or federal funds. Streets must serve walkers, cyclists, and riders. No more car-first blueprints. Gounardes leads. Hoylman-Sigal, Krueger back him.

Senate bill S 7099, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York Senate. Filed May 18, 2023, the bill 'requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the measure. Senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Liz Krueger co-sponsor. The bill demands every street project under DOT control put people first—pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note is available yet. The bill aims to end car-centric planning.

• File S 7099, Open States, Published 2023-05-18

May 17 - A taxi and a dump truck collided on 1 Avenue at dawn. The dump truck struck the taxi’s right side. The taxi driver, 69, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. Both vehicles were traveling north.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a taxi collided on 1 Avenue. The dump truck hit the taxi on its right side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of impact. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt. No other victims or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 15 - A sedan struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist merging on East 61 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The driver was distracted, hitting the bike’s front center with the car’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 61 Street collided with a bicyclist merging into traffic. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - Two sedans slammed together on FDR Drive. Five passengers, including three children, suffered internal injuries. Aggressive driving and passing too closely fueled the crash. All victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on FDR Drive at 10:30 p.m. The impact struck the right side doors of one car and the right front bumper of the other. Five passengers, including children aged 5, 7, and 9, sustained internal injuries to the head, back, neck, and lower limbs. The 39-year-old driver was also injured but remained conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. No one was ejected. The crash underscores the danger of aggressive driving on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation on East 70th Street near 1st Avenue. The taxi was parked. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on East 70th Street was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The crash involved a parked taxi also facing south. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was injured but conscious. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact. The taxi was stationary at the time. The report does not indicate helmet use or signaling by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers bicyclists face even near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19