Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB7?
No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now
Bronx CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Blood
Two dead. Six with injuries that will never heal. In the last year, Bronx CB7 streets have not grown kinder. A 65-year-old man, crossing with the light at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road, was crushed by a turning van. A 39-year-old driver, stranded on the Major Deegan, was rear-ended and left to die while the other driver ran into the dark. His friends were on their way to help. He called them, gasping for breath, after the crash. He did not make it. “He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run. They were on their way to come give him a jump and he got hit waiting for them. And then he called to let them know, I’ve been hit. I can’t breathe.”
Eight killed. Twenty-four left with serious injuries. In three and a half years, these are the numbers. They do not count the families who wait for a phone call that never comes. They do not count the children who limp to school, or the elders who fear the crosswalk.
The Machinery of Harm
Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Seventy-nine pedestrians were struck by cars or SUVs. Vans killed two. An ambulance killed one. Trucks, buses, bikes, mopeds, and motorcycles all left their mark. No one is safe when the street is built for speed.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The city talks about Vision Zero. They talk about lowering speed limits. They talk about cameras. But the dead keep coming. No new laws from local leaders have stopped the bleeding here.
Police say they are looking for the man who ran after killing Darryl Mathis. Police said Monday they were looking for a man who ran away after crashing his car into a disabled vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway and killing its driver over the weekend.
There is no comfort in words. There is only the next crash.
What You Can Do
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes.
Do not wait for another friend to call for help and never speak again. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24
- Hit-And-Run Kills Driver On Deegan, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-24
- Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22
- Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22
Other Representatives
District 78
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 14
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
District 33
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bronx CB7 Bronx Community Board 7 sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 14, AD 78, SD 33.
It contains University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Norwood.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 7
S 2714Jackson votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
S 2714Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
S 6808Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
S 6808Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
Unlicensed ATV Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision▸An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
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 2024-03-27
S 2714Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-27
S 6808Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
S 6808Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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 2024-03-20
Unlicensed ATV Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision▸An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
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 2024-03-27
S 6808Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
S 6808Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
Unlicensed ATV Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision▸An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
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 2024-03-20
S 6808Rivera votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸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.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-03-20
Unlicensed ATV Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision▸An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
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 2024-03-20
Unlicensed ATV Driver Ejected in Bronx Collision▸An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
An unlicensed ATV driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed on Grand Concourse. The ATV struck a sedan’s front end, ejecting the driver who suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash left the driver injured but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:13 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The unlicensed ATV driver, traveling south, collided with a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the ATV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the ATV driver. The ATV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious but injured at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured. The report highlights driver errors by the ATV operator without attributing fault to other parties.
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Outside Crosswalk▸A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
A 16-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan traveling north struck him outside a crosswalk on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused a concussion. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck him outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report cites the pedestrian’s error or confusion and limited view as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, made contact with the pedestrian at the vehicle’s center front end, causing the injury. The report does not indicate any driver license issues but highlights the pedestrian’s error and obstructed view as key factors in the crash. No mention is made of pedestrian safety equipment or crossing signals as contributing factors.
Bronx Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal▸A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection▸A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.
Int 0606-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors e-bike registration bill, reducing overall street safety.▸Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
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File Int 0606-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.
Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.
- File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Int 0504-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill prioritizing NYCHA sidewalk repairs, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
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File Int 0504-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
-
Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
-
File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
-
File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.
Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.
- File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07
Sedan Hits Toddler Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
A sedan turning left struck a 2-year-old crossing with the signal on Bainbridge Avenue. The child suffered a head contusion. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the driver.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bainbridge Avenue made a left turn and struck a 2-year-old boy who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The child sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian’s action—crossing with the signal—is noted but not cited as a cause. Driver errors, including failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls, led to this injury.
Pedestrian Injured in Bronx Failure to Yield Crash▸A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
A 43-year-old man working in the roadway was struck and injured in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The pedestrian remained conscious but suffered serious bruising and trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 in the Bronx near Steuben Avenue. A 43-year-old male pedestrian, described as working in the roadway, was injured when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on make, model, or driver information. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which directly led to the pedestrian's injuries.
SUVs Collide on West Fordham Road, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
-
Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
-
File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
-
File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.
Dinowitz Backs Safety Boosting Covered Bike Parking Mandate▸Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
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Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
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File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
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File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
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File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.
On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.
- Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-29
Int 0270-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill expanding Open Streets, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
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File Int 0270-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
-
File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
-
File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.
Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.
- File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0255-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill increasing transparency on police vehicle force incidents.▸Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
-
File Int 0255-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
-
File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.
Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.
- File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0262-2024Sanchez co-sponsors bill to require speed humps near parks, improving street safety.▸Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
-
File Int 0262-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.
Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.
- File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Res 0090-2024Sanchez co-sponsors SAFE Streets Act, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety citywide.▸Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
-
File Res 0090-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.
Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.
- File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0193-2024Sanchez co-sponsors taxi warning decal bill with neutral safety impact.▸Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.
Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Dump Truck Slams SUV on West Fordham▸Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.
Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.
According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.