Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB8?
Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Action Before Another Life is Lost
Queens CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
A cyclist, age 20, killed on 164th Street. A 21-year-old passenger, dead on 73rd Avenue. A 73-year-old driver, gone on the Long Island Expressway. Three deaths in the last year. Eight more left with serious injuries. In the same twelve months, 793 people hurt in 1,204 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do. NYC Open Data
The Pattern That Won’t Break
Cars, SUVs, and trucks do most of the damage. In three years, they killed two, left nine with serious injuries, and caused more than a hundred moderate injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but their toll is a fraction. The street is a machine, and the machine is hungry.
Pedestrians and cyclists are not safe. A bus hit a cyclist on Union Turnpike this May. A sedan crushed a moped rider on Hillside Avenue in March. A distracted driver struck an infant in February. The details change. The outcome does not.
Leadership: Promises and Pauses
Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They point to new speed limits, intersection redesigns, and more cameras. But the pace is slow. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras catch speeders, but Albany lets the law expire and renew, expire and renew. Each delay is a risk. Each risk is a life.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made possible by policy. Residents can call their council member. They can demand a 20 mph limit. They can push for more cameras, more street redesigns, more urgency. The machine does not stop itself. Someone must pull the brake.
Act now. Call your local leaders. Demand safer speeds, more cameras, and streets built for people, not cars. Do not wait for another name to join the list. Take action now.
Citations
Other Representatives
District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 24
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB8 Queens Community Board 8 sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 25, SD 16.
It contains Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 8
Int 1069-2024Gennaro co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Crash▸A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Gennaro votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Crash▸A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Crash▸A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Crash▸A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Crash▸A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A 73-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries in a collision with an SUV on 163 Street in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 10:00 AM on 163 Street in Queens involving a 2022 Nissan SUV and an unlicensed e-bike rider. The SUV was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the e-bike on its right front bumper with its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 73-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, as well as a concussion. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was riding without a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and the vulnerability of unlicensed e-bike riders.
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger in Queens▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 68-year-old front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, remaining conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain attention as the cause of the rear-end collision. A 68-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger or other road users.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Gennaro Condemns Chaotic Harmful Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Weprin Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan▸Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Two sedans collided on a Queens street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The rear driver suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 87-92 197 Street in Queens collided at 10:56. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice for the rear driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Rear-Ends Truck on Expressway▸Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Unlicensed SUV driver slammed into a truck’s rear on Van Wyck. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash shows the threat of unlicensed driving and rear-end collisions.
According to the police report, at 10:35 a.m. on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed 56-year-old man struck the center back end of a tractor truck traveling in the same direction. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious. The truck driver was licensed and unhurt. The report lists the SUV driver as unlicensed, a key driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash underscores the danger posed by unlicensed drivers and rear-end impacts.
4Four Hurt in Three-Car Crash on Grand Central▸Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Three cars slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Four people, all belted, took blows to back, neck, and chest. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The cause remains unspecified. Metal and bodies broke. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, three vehicles—a taxi and two sedans—collided while heading west on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30. The crash left four people injured: two drivers aged 27 and 24, a 73-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All suffered internal injuries to the back, neck, or chest and were conscious and restrained. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash left front and rear damage across the vehicles, but the report gives no further cause.
Gennaro Opposes Misguided Bill Weakening Citizen Idling Enforcement▸Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
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Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.
Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.
- Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-13
Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered a back injury. Both cars took heavy center-end damage. Police list no driver errors. The cause remains unspoken. The road left another mark.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact struck the center front of one car and the center rear of the other. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured in the back but stayed conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors named. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their center ends. The crash left one driver hurt and the cause unaddressed in official records.
SUV Slams Into SUV on Grand Central Parkway▸Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
Two SUVs collided eastbound in Queens. The striking driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
According to the police report, at 6:15 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUVs traveling eastbound crashed. The Audi SUV struck the Toyota SUV from behind. The driver of the Audi, a 44-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The Audi's left front bumper hit the Toyota's right rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash shows the danger of distraction and tailgating on city highways.
Motorcycle Driver Ejected, Suffers Leg Injuries▸A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on the Grand Central Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling eastbound, with no specified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway at 10:06 AM. The motorcycle, a 2017 Yamaha, was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The report lists the point of impact as the roof and vehicle damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified in the report, with both contributing factors marked as unspecified. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report focuses on the motorcycle driver’s ejection and resulting injuries without assigning blame or noting victim behaviors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
2Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Grand Central▸A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A distracted driver crashed into stopped traffic on Grand Central Parkway. Two people suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Metal twisted. The night split open. The cause: driver inattention.
According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway at 21:40. A Toyota sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, struck the rear of a stopped Infiniti sedan. A Toyota SUV, trying to avoid an object, was also hit. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Two occupants in the Toyota sedan—a 65-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained. The report attributes the crash to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the injured passengers.
Moped Rider Killed in High-Speed Queens Crash▸A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.
A 21-year-old moped passenger died on 73rd Avenue, thrown from the seat, head striking asphalt. No helmet. Speed too high. Evening light fading. The crash left the street silent, the body still, the danger plain.
A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 73rd Avenue and 184th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the center front end of an SUV heading north. The 21-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Speed too high,' and lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the rider flying off the moped and striking his head on the pavement, with no helmet present. The crash occurred as daylight faded, underscoring the risks when speed overrides control. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor, focusing instead on the excessive speed that led to the fatal impact.