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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

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, 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

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 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

A moped and a sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue at Chestnut Street. The moped driver, eighteen, was ejected and left unconscious, bleeding. Both drivers were distracted. The moped was demolished. The sedan’s rear was struck. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a moped and a BMW sedan occurred at Ridgewood Avenue and Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The eighteen-year-old moped driver was ejected, suffered severe bleeding, and was found unconscious with injuries to the entire body. The moped was demolished. The sedan, driven by a thirty-six-year-old man, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819926 - 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 2025-06-10

A sedan hit an SUV’s rear on Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The crash left shock and pain in its wake. Metal bent. People hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

On Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and was in shock. Another driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. The crash involved three vehicles: a Subaru SUV, a Hyundai sedan, and a Toyota sedan. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the only driver error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The impact left several people injured and highlighted the ongoing danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck another car on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man suffered injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left both victims in shock, one with a head injury, the other with leg pain.

A crash on Alabama Avenue at Newport Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger and a 37-year-old male driver were injured. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The man reported pain in his leg and shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both injured occupants were using lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A sedan hit an eight-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk at Glen Street. The child suffered a fractured leg. Police cite obstruction or debris as a factor. The car’s front end took the impact. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

An eight-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of 154 Glen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The boy suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. The sedan, a 2023 Tesla, was traveling west and struck the child with its center front end. Police list 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver, who was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. The report does not mention any driver error beyond the cited obstruction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver struck a 58-year-old man near 2800 Atlantic Avenue. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash left him in shock. Driver inattention stands out as the cause. The street saw pain and confusion.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn left a 58-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when he was struck. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was going straight ahead at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The incident highlights the danger posed by driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two drivers slammed together on Linden Boulevard. Both men injured. One complained of pain, the other suffered whiplash. Police say a driver fell asleep. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard at Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 33, were injured. One reported pain and nausea, the other whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a driver who 'fell asleep.' This is the only contributing factor listed. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Several parked vehicles were also struck. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cars met at Stanley Avenue. Metal struck metal. One driver was hurt, left unconscious, pain in his back. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The street bore the mark of disregard. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Berriman Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic controls. One driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious with back pain. Three other occupants suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The collision underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules, leaving occupants at risk. The facts are clear: traffic control was not followed, and people were hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cars collided on Pitkin Avenue near Conduit Boulevard. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. Three others, including a child, escaped injury. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a sedan and an SUV unfolded on Pitkin Avenue at Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, striking center front to center back. A 48-year-old male driver sustained a contusion to his upper arm. Three others—a 36-year-old male driver, an 11-year-old male passenger, and a 38-year-old female passenger—were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cars collided at Glenmore Avenue. Both drivers injured. Head and arm struck. Shock and pain followed. Metal twisted. Streets stayed loud.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at 369 Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers, a 31-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the head, the other to the upper arm. Both reported shock and pain. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan hit the SUV's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. No further details on cause or fault appear in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04