Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

An e-bike collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The sedan had no occupants at the time and no damage was reported. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near Trotting Course Lane in Queens, with impact on the left side doors of the e-bike and damage to its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A motorcycle rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Alderton Street in Queens. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper passing as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Alderton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other occupants were injured. The crash highlights driver errors involving distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

Two sedans slammed together on 64 Road. Four people hurt. Backs wrenched. Whiplash. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted at the front. Night air thick with pain. All conscious. No one thrown clear.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 64 Road in Queens at 11:40 p.m. Four occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. All injured were conscious and restrained. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the impact. No ejections occurred. No other driver errors are specified beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers injured. Impact crushed front and rear. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and whiplash followed. Metal twisted. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided. The front of a 2015 Mercedes struck the rear of a 2003 Volkswagen. Both drivers, a 27-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, suffered injuries, including whiplash and trauma to the head and back. Both wore seat belts and were not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The crash caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Ascan Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Shocked, he was injured at the intersection in Queens.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Dodge truck, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The driver was licensed and from Texas. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A taxi struck a parked sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body. Driver distraction and tire failure contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and tire failure as contributing factors. The sedan was demolished on impact, and the taxi sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver of the taxi was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

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

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

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

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

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

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

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

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

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23