Jun 6 - Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 6 - Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""We never get everything we fight for that's the nature of the process, but the speed camera win is monumental,"" -- Andrew Gounardes

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 4 - A moving sedan rear-ended a parked car in Brooklyn. The front passenger took the hit—back pain, whiplash. Metal crumpled. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan heading east struck the rear of a parked 2012 Jeep sedan on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the moving car, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed women. The report lists no specific contributing factors. The moving sedan's right front bumper was damaged; the parked car took the blow at its center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - A 34-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV driver passed too closely, striking the cyclist’s right front. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries, wearing a helmet at the time.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV passed too closely on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling south, struck the bicyclist on her right front, causing partial ejection and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and parked before the crash. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises but no further contributing factors were noted. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - NYPD and Parks officers stopped e-bike riders in Prospect Park. Parents, workers, and people with disabilities faced threats and exclusion. Council Members Hanif, Joseph, and Hudson demand change. The ban blocks safe routes, targets the vulnerable, and deepens inequality.

This policy debate, highlighted in a June 3, 2022 Streetsblog NYC opinion, centers on the Parks Department's ban on e-assist bikes in Prospect Park. Council Members Shahana Hanif, Rita Joseph, and Crystal Hudson, whose districts border or include the park, call for a new policy to allow e-assist bikes. The article states, 'This policy is discriminatory and ableist, and harmful to climate goals.' Hanif notes e-bikes enabled her to ride after hip surgery. The ban forces riders onto dangerous streets, blocks access for families and people with limited mobility, and invites selective NYPD enforcement. The council members urge Mayor Adams to lift the ban, arguing it closes the park to those who need safe, accessible routes most.

• OPINION: Reversing the Parks Dept. Ban on E-Bikes is a Matter of Equity, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-03

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.

On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.

• State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. The driver disregarded traffic control. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s front and the bike’s right side.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 6 Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan’s front end and the bike’s right side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 30 - A 53-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Court Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a left turn. Both vehicles were traveling west. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The 53-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as contributing factors. No damage was reported on either vehicle. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights driver error related to maintaining unsafe distance, leading to the bicyclist's ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Smith Street after colliding head-on with an SUV. The cyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV and bike showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling northeast on Smith Street collided head-on with a 2016 Nissan SUV also traveling northeast. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The SUV had one occupant. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - An SUV hit a man’s leg on 10th Street near 2nd Avenue. The impact crushed bone and tore flesh. The driver did not stop. The street stayed quiet. The man stayed conscious. The SUV rolled on, untouched.

A man was struck by a 1999 Honda SUV on 10th Street near 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s leg, causing crush injuries. The man remained conscious but suffered severe damage to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage and did not stop after the crash. The pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked car at the intersection when the collision occurred. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The driver’s actions and failure to yield are central to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - A pick-up truck struck a parked SUV on Lorraine Street near Otsego Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, was incoherent but not ejected. Alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north struck the center back end of a parked SUV on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, was incoherent after the crash but was not ejected and suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The pick-up truck was moving straight ahead when it collided with the parked SUV. The crash damaged the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors include alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. One driver tried to park. The other drove straight. Metal slammed metal. A man’s shoulder and arm broke. Police cite inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue. One driver was entering a parked position, the other was driving straight. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one car and the right side doors of the other. A 51-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers held New York licenses. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - Two sedans slammed together on Court Street. Metal tore. A woman behind the wheel took the blow. Neck scraped, shaken, but awake. Obstructed view fueled the crash. Brooklyn’s streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Court Street at Luquer Street in Brooklyn. The left side doors of one car were struck by the front of the other. A 30-year-old female driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 24 - A 50-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn, striking the cyclist traveling straight. Both suffered from limited visibility. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2001 SUV making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling straight north when the collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties. The SUV driver’s action of making a left turn contributed to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19