Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB1?
Speed Kills Here. City Lets It Happen.
Queens CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 13, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Blood
Three dead at a food truck. Last week, an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car hit two men waiting for coffee. Both died. The driver died too. Witnesses said the car was “going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign and within seconds I heard the crash and screams” (ABC7).
In the last twelve months, five people have died and over 1,000 have been injured on these streets. Six suffered injuries so severe they may never walk right again. The dead are not numbers. They are brothers, fathers, neighbors. “He was always happy. He would make you happy. He would make happy any person in the world,” said a victim’s brother (CBS New York).
The Pattern: Speed and Steel
Cars and trucks do most of the killing. In this district, SUVs and sedans alone have taken two lives and injured hundreds. Trucks and buses have killed one and hurt dozens more. Bikes and mopeds injure, but the carnage comes on four wheels. The numbers do not lie: 16 deaths, 3,014 injuries, 21 left with life-changing wounds since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
Leaders: Words, Votes, and Waiting
After the latest crash, local leaders spoke. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani called for “the acceleration of the adoption of Sammy’s Law and has proposed a plan to limit car traffic outside our schools” (Streetsblog NYC). Council Member Tiffany Cabán demanded a 20 mph limit and more daylight at corners. Senator Kristen Gonzalez voted yes to curb repeat speeders with speed-limiting tech (Open States).
But the street stays the same. The speed stays the same. The bodies keep coming.
What Next: No More Waiting
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day the city delays a 20 mph limit, another family risks losing someone. Every day without real enforcement, the same drivers speed by. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the city use its power to slow the streets and save lives.
Do not wait for another body on the pavement. Demand action now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Queens CB1 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Queens CB1?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB1?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
- Speeding Car Kills Pedestrians At Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-13
- Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
Other Representatives
District 36
24-08 32nd St. Suite 1002A, Astoria, NY 11102
Room 456, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 22
30-83 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102
718-274-4500
250 Broadway, Suite 1778, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
District 59
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB1 Queens Community Board 1 sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 36, SD 59.
It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Rikers Island, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael'S Cemetery, Astoria Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 1
Sedan Left Turn Collides With Westbound Motorscooter▸A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound motorscooter on 33 Street in Queens. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on 33 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a westbound motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler. The motorscooter, a Razor 150, suffered front-end damage consistent with the point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors during left turns, especially to vulnerable two-wheeled vehicle operators.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided in Queens, injuring the unlicensed motorcyclist. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 9:20 AM involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Ford SUV, both traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was licensed. These details underscore the role of improper lane use and unsafe maneuvers in causing the collision and injury.
2Motorcycle Ejected Two in Queens Collision▸A sedan turned right. A motorcycle tried to pass. Both riders were thrown. The driver, unlicensed but helmeted, hit face-first. The passenger, unprotected, suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh on 21st Street.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle carrying two people on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was passing improperly. The sedan struck the motorcycle's front. Both riders were ejected. The 20-year-old driver suffered facial injuries. The 15-year-old passenger, with no safety equipment, was hurt in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to error by the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV’s Unsafe Lane Change Injures Sedan Driver▸An SUV cut across Broadway in Queens. Metal slammed metal. A 33-year-old woman in a sedan took the hit. Neck whiplash. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change did the damage.
According to the police report, two vehicles collided on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 2020 Dodge SUV, heading east, made an unsafe lane change and struck a 2010 Hyundai sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound motorscooter on 33 Street in Queens. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on 33 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a westbound motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler. The motorscooter, a Razor 150, suffered front-end damage consistent with the point of impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver errors during left turns, especially to vulnerable two-wheeled vehicle operators.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided in Queens, injuring the unlicensed motorcyclist. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 9:20 AM involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Ford SUV, both traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was licensed. These details underscore the role of improper lane use and unsafe maneuvers in causing the collision and injury.
2Motorcycle Ejected Two in Queens Collision▸A sedan turned right. A motorcycle tried to pass. Both riders were thrown. The driver, unlicensed but helmeted, hit face-first. The passenger, unprotected, suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh on 21st Street.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle carrying two people on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was passing improperly. The sedan struck the motorcycle's front. Both riders were ejected. The 20-year-old driver suffered facial injuries. The 15-year-old passenger, with no safety equipment, was hurt in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to error by the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV’s Unsafe Lane Change Injures Sedan Driver▸An SUV cut across Broadway in Queens. Metal slammed metal. A 33-year-old woman in a sedan took the hit. Neck whiplash. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change did the damage.
According to the police report, two vehicles collided on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 2020 Dodge SUV, heading east, made an unsafe lane change and struck a 2010 Hyundai sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
-
File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A motorcycle and SUV collided in Queens, injuring the unlicensed motorcyclist. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm, highlighting driver errors that led to the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 9:20 AM involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Ford SUV, both traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver was licensed. These details underscore the role of improper lane use and unsafe maneuvers in causing the collision and injury.
2Motorcycle Ejected Two in Queens Collision▸A sedan turned right. A motorcycle tried to pass. Both riders were thrown. The driver, unlicensed but helmeted, hit face-first. The passenger, unprotected, suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh on 21st Street.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle carrying two people on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was passing improperly. The sedan struck the motorcycle's front. Both riders were ejected. The 20-year-old driver suffered facial injuries. The 15-year-old passenger, with no safety equipment, was hurt in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to error by the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV’s Unsafe Lane Change Injures Sedan Driver▸An SUV cut across Broadway in Queens. Metal slammed metal. A 33-year-old woman in a sedan took the hit. Neck whiplash. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change did the damage.
According to the police report, two vehicles collided on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 2020 Dodge SUV, heading east, made an unsafe lane change and struck a 2010 Hyundai sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A sedan turned right. A motorcycle tried to pass. Both riders were thrown. The driver, unlicensed but helmeted, hit face-first. The passenger, unprotected, suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh on 21st Street.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle carrying two people on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was passing improperly. The sedan struck the motorcycle's front. Both riders were ejected. The 20-year-old driver suffered facial injuries. The 15-year-old passenger, with no safety equipment, was hurt in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to error by the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV’s Unsafe Lane Change Injures Sedan Driver▸An SUV cut across Broadway in Queens. Metal slammed metal. A 33-year-old woman in a sedan took the hit. Neck whiplash. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change did the damage.
According to the police report, two vehicles collided on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 2020 Dodge SUV, heading east, made an unsafe lane change and struck a 2010 Hyundai sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
An SUV cut across Broadway in Queens. Metal slammed metal. A 33-year-old woman in a sedan took the hit. Neck whiplash. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change did the damage.
According to the police report, two vehicles collided on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 2020 Dodge SUV, heading east, made an unsafe lane change and struck a 2010 Hyundai sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front hit the sedan’s left front. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered neck whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
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Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
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Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
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Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
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Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Gonzalez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28
S 9718Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.
Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28
Motorcycle Ejected Rider in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 21 Street▸A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A distracted SUV driver collided with a 21-year-old bicyclist traveling west on 21 Street. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic controls, worsening the crash.
According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on 21 Street near Hoyt Avenue North, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist going west. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected on impact and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was injured but conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the force was absorbed primarily by the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers for vulnerable road users on this street.
S 8607Gonzalez votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
-
Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.
Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-05-21
Gianaris Supports Queens Express Bus Expansion Boosting Safety▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
- Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16
González-Rojas Supports Safety-Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
- Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16
Stavisky Supports Safety Boosting Queens Express Bus Expansion▸Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
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Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins,
nypost.com,
Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.
On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.
- Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16
Two Sedans Collide on Northern Boulevard▸Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Two sedans collided at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, the crash happened on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 14:20. Two sedans, both making left turns, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old female occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were registered in New York and had one occupant each. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panels of both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2Two Drivers Injured in Broadway Queens Crash▸A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A crash on Broadway in Queens left two drivers hurt. One suffered a concussion. The other felt pain and nausea. Police cite traffic control ignored, unsafe speed, and lane changes as causes.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:40 on Broadway near 14 Street in Queens. Two drivers were injured. A 44-year-old man suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. A 34-year-old woman reported pain and nausea. The crash involved a parked sedan and two SUVs, one making a left turn. The report lists driver errors: "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing." No victim actions contributed. The report notes the female driver wore a lap belt and the male driver used an air bag and harness. The crash underscores driver error and systemic risk on city streets.
Moped Strikes Parked Sedan’s Left Side Doors▸A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
3Sedan Strikes Two Children Crossing Signal▸A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Parkway▸A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger▸Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.
Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. The impact struck the right rear passenger, a 74-year-old woman, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was driven by a failure to yield right-of-way, leaving a passenger injured and shaken.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided near 20-01 26 Street in Queens at 9:02 AM. The driver of the northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the eastbound SUV. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle, injuring a 74-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear seat. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed, and the vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable passenger.