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Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Two sedans collided on Morrison Avenue. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. One passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the scars of road rage. The crash left pain and questions in its wake.

Two sedans crashed near 1155 Morrison Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage were contributing factors for all involved. One passenger, a 22-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a cause for every occupant, highlighting a pattern of reckless behavior behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver aggression on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two women, both 29, hurt in a late-night crash on Bronx River Parkway near Bruckner Expressway. One suffered whiplash. Both vehicles traveled west. Center front and back ends struck. Police list causes as unspecified. The road stayed dangerous.

Two occupants, both women aged 29, were injured when two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading west when the center front end of one sedan struck the center back end of the other. One woman, the driver, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The other occupant's injuries were unspecified. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were documented in the data. The crash left both vehicles damaged and two people hurt, underscoring the persistent risk on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man on a bike was struck in the Bronx. The crash broke his bones and left him hurt across his body. Police blame driver inattention. The street turned violent in a moment. The cyclist survived, but the scars will linger.

A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations after a crash at 1001 Thieriot Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist was conscious but injured over his entire body. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the cyclist. The impact came from the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The crash left the cyclist with serious injuries, underscoring the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan reversed on E 174 St. It struck a 62-year-old woman. She suffered a back abrasion. The driver was unhurt. The police listed no clear cause.

A sedan, backing west on E 174 St in the Bronx, struck a 62-year-old woman. She was crossing when hit. According to the police report, she suffered a back abrasion and remained conscious. The driver, an 80-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even when no fault is assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 26-year-old in-line skater crossing with the signal was ejected and injured at Sheridan Blvd. Hip and leg hurt. No helmet. The street failed him.

A 26-year-old male in-line skater was injured while crossing Sheridan Blvd at E 173 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The skater was ejected and suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. No safety equipment was used. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The incident underscores the vulnerability of those outside vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car hit a young man on Seward Avenue. He suffered a bruised leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

A 22-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured on Seward Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No vehicle damage was noted. The crash happened away from an intersection, with the pedestrian taking 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck stopped sedans. One driver hurt, body in pain. Police cite following too closely, unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Traffic halted. System failed to protect.

On the Cross Bronx Expressway, an SUV crashed into two sedans stopped in traffic. One driver, a 29-year-old woman, suffered pain across her body. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed.' Four others were involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The SUV's left front bumper struck the right rear bumpers of the sedans. The report highlights driver errors—following too closely and unsafe speed—as key factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 69-year-old man crossing Ward Avenue with the signal. The man suffered a back injury and shock. Children rode inside the car. The police report lists no clear cause. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Ward Avenue at Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. He suffered a back injury and was in shock. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was traveling east with several child passengers. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are clearly documented. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus hit a 14-year-old boy at E Tremont and Castle Hill. The teen crossed against the signal. He suffered a fractured arm. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The crash left the street scarred and the boy hurt.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a bus at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The bus driver, a 51-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the bus. No other serious injuries were reported among the bus occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27