Jun 10 - 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

Jun 10 - 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

Jun 10 - Albany lawmakers set aside the Stop Super Speeders bill. Advocates erupted. The Assembly dodged action. Vulnerable New Yorkers stay in harm’s way. No relief. No justice. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers offered excuses. Lives hang in the balance.

On June 10, 2025, the New York State Assembly set aside the Stop Super Speeders bill (S4045/A2299), halting its progress this legislative session. The bill, heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee, would have required drivers with six or more camera-issued speeding tickets in a year to install a device preventing them from exceeding the speed limit by more than five miles per hour. Advocates, including Amy Cohen of Families for Safe Streets, called the Assembly's move 'outrageous.' Senate sponsor Andrew Gounardes vowed to keep fighting. Assembly Transportation Chair William Magnarelli cited due process concerns. Brandy Nannini, Ben Furnas, and Frank Harris condemned the inaction. According to safety analysts, the event marks no direct change for pedestrian or cyclist safety, as the bill did not pass and no new protections were enacted.

• Advocates Slam Albany Pols After ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill is Set Aside, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-10

Jun 9 - 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

Jun 9 - 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

Jun 8 - Lawmakers killed a bill to force repeat speeders to install devices that stop reckless driving. Upstate politicians balked. The bill will not pass this session. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. No relief. No change. The danger rolls on.

On June 8, 2025, the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, chaired by William Magnarelli, blocked the Super Speeders bill. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, had passed the Senate Transportation Committee but stalled in the Assembly. The measure would have required drivers caught speeding six or more times in a year to install devices preventing reckless driving. The matter summary states: 'A bill that would require recidivist speeders to install a simple device to block the car from being driven recklessly will not pass this session.' Gallagher expressed frustration, warning that every delay means preventable crashes and lives lost. Safety analysts note the bill would have directly reduced risk for pedestrians and cyclists by targeting repeat dangerous drivers. Despite support from advocates and NYC DOT, the committee cited due process and enforcement concerns. The bill must be reintroduced next year. Vulnerable road users remain at risk.

• BREAKING: Key ‘Super Speeders’ Bill Won’t Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-08

Jun 7 - A sedan hit two elderly pedestrians in Brooklyn. Both were crossing with the signal. The car turned left and failed to yield. One man suffered a bruised leg. One woman hurt her arm. The driver moved too fast. The street stayed dangerous.

Two pedestrians, aged 87 and 85, were struck by a sedan while crossing Court Street at Livingston Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield and hit them. The 87-year-old man suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg, while the 85-year-old woman sustained injuries to her arm and hand. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was operating a 2011 Honda sedan registered in Pennsylvania. No helmet or signal use by the pedestrians was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the persistent danger for those on foot in New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 6 - A ten-year-old girl crossing Auburn Place was struck by an e-bike. She suffered injuries to her leg and was left in shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk. Unsafe speed and rider distraction played a role.

A ten-year-old pedestrian was injured when an e-bike struck her while she crossed Auburn Place at North Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers faced by young pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to control their speed and remain attentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 6 - A cyclist took a hit on Hanson Place. An SUV driver failed to pay attention. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the back. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. Metal struck flesh. The city moved on.

A crash on Hanson Place in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion and was injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the driver's lack of attention. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to focus on the road. The incident underscores a recurring pattern: vulnerable road users bear the brunt when drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 5 - A cyclist and a moped collided on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the upper arm. Police cited driver inattention. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash involving a bike and a moped occurred at 342 Bergen Street in Brooklyn. One cyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The moped sustained damage to its center back end, while the bike showed no visible damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus, and underscores the risks that persist on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 5 - An SUV turned right on Nevins Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. The crash threw him off. He hit the ground hard. His leg bruised. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

An SUV and an e-scooter collided at Nevins Street and Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter traveled straight. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-scooter, which took the impact at its center front end. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious after the crash. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 4 - A left-turning sedan struck a moped on Classon. One passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite passing too closely as a cause. The street saw chaos. Metal and bodies collided. Brooklyn bore the impact.

A sedan making a left turn on Classon Avenue collided with a moped. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 45, sustained a knee and lower leg contusion. The crash involved two sedans and a moped, with five people listed as occupants. Police cite 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error remains passing too closely. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the dangers of close maneuvers on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 3 - A teen was ejected and injured when an SUV failed to yield on Atlantic Avenue at Flatbush. The crash left the 15-year-old bleeding and in shock. Center front and left bumper damage marked the impact. The street bore the cost.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV and left a 15-year-old male injured and ejected from a vehicle. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east and struck another vehicle at the center front and left front bumper. The injured teen suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Multiple occupants, including a 66-year-old male, were involved but did not report injuries. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The impact underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.

On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.

• Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-03

May 28 - A sedan ran a control on Washington Ave. It struck a cyclist. The rider took the hit to the head. She left with a fractured skull. The street stayed silent. The car kept moving. The city counted another wound.

A sedan and a cyclist collided at Washington Ave and Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head fracture and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report lists no driver actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The impact left the cyclist with a distorted fracture and dislocation. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 28 - A car turned right on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Vanderbilt Avenue at Fulton Street in Brooklyn left a 31-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, the driver of a 2010 Honda car was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the car struck her, causing a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver’s error put the pedestrian in harm’s way. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to people on foot in New York City’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 26 - Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Five people inside. One passenger suffered a neck injury. Police blamed passenger distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The road stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Five occupants were involved. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was the contributing factor. One passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The other four occupants, including both drivers, were not seriously hurt. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center front and back ends. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when attention lapses behind the wheel. No mention of helmet or turn signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26