Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - Two cars crashed head-on in Brooklyn. A woman, 55, riding in front, suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Brighton 4 Street and Brightwater Court in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the risk when drivers lose focus. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 22 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.

A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on Brightwater Ct. The crash left him with a concussion and leg injuries. Police list driver errors as unspecified. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 73-year-old pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to his leg and foot after being struck by a sedan on Brightwater Ct near Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed, but the impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not reported injured. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 20 - A sedan hit an SUV on Neptune Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Neck injury. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger clear.

A sedan collided with a parked SUV on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including a 25-year-old driver with a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the SUV's left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 18 - SUV struck from behind on Belt Parkway. Driver and infant passenger injured. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Shock lingered. System failed to protect the vulnerable inside.

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was hit from behind. A 23-year-old woman driving and a 1-year-old boy riding in the back seat were both injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the SUV’s rear, damaging the left rear bumper. Both injured occupants of the SUV experienced shock. The system allowed distraction and tailgating to put lives at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 18 - Congestion pricing cuts traffic jams across Manhattan and the metro. Streets clear. Delays drop. Fewer cars mean more space for people. The city breathes. Vulnerable road users gain ground. Data shows real relief, not empty promises.

On June 18, 2025, the Regional Plan Association released a report on congestion pricing’s impact. The study, covered by Barbara Russo-Lennon, found a 25% drop in Manhattan traffic jams, with smaller but real declines in the Bronx and New Jersey. The report states: 'Congestion pricing is delivering clear benefits, saving people time and the aggravation of being stuck in traffic.' Council Member Frank Morano and State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton criticized the program, citing Staten Island’s smaller gains and health concerns. MTA Chair Janno Lieber defended the policy, pointing to improved drive times and transit use. Safety analysts note congestion pricing reduces car traffic, lowers crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, encourages mode shift, and supports safer, more equitable streets. The program’s future now rests with the federal courts.

• Real road relief: Latest congestion pricing research shows fewer traffic jams and delays across NYC metro area, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - A sedan hit two people walking against traffic on Brighton Beach Ave. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. Police list all causes as unspecified. Systemic danger remains unaddressed.

Two people, ages 15 and 40, were injured when a sedan struck them on Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both victims were walking along the highway against traffic when the crash occurred. The 40-year-old suffered arm injuries with minor bleeding; the 15-year-old had a leg contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - Two sedans collided on W 8 St in Brooklyn. One driver and a passenger suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw metal twist, glass break, lives shaken. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on W 8 St near Sheepshead Bay Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. A 26-year-old female passenger was also injured. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but only the sedan occupants were hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The toll fell on those inside the cars, not on the distracted driver alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 13 - A crash on Neptune Avenue left a man with neck injuries. Three vehicles tangled. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. One driver hurt. The street stayed dangerous. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The system failed to protect.

A collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan, an SUV, and a parked pickup truck. One man, age 46, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved two licensed male drivers and several other occupants, including a child. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported among the injured. The impact points show the SUV struck the left front bumper, the sedan was hit at the right rear, and the parked truck was damaged on the left side doors. The report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key failure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 13 - Two SUVs collided on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came as one vehicle made a U-turn and the other changed lanes. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving two SUVs unfolded on Neptune Avenue at West 25th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one vehicle was making a U-turn while the other was changing lanes. The impact left a 43-year-old woman, driving one of the SUVs, with a neck injury and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The report notes both vehicles sustained damage, with one struck on the right side doors and the other at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 13 - A sedan turned left on Avenue X. Its driver’s view was blocked. A 24-year-old motorized rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed view.

A sedan making a left turn at Avenue X in Brooklyn struck a 24-year-old man operating a motorized vehicle. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injury to the motorized rider, who suffered an arm abrasion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver was not injured. The police report also notes confusion involving vulnerable road users. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn with limited visibility and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.

Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.

• Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13