Thirteen Dead. Thousands Hurt. Queens Streets Still Bleed.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 98 Street in Queens. The crash left a front passenger with a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe speed by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street collided with a parked SUV at 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's left rear bumper. The front passenger, a 28-year-old man, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, both driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A sedan and a commercial vehicle collided on 114 Street in Queens. Three sedan occupants suffered back and shoulder injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely. All victims wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 114 Street in Queens involving a sedan and a commercial vehicle. The sedan, traveling west, was carrying three occupants: a 29-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 24 and 37. All three sustained injuries including back pain, concussion, and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. The commercial vehicle had one occupant and struck the sedan's rear center. All injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 26-year-old man walked against traffic on Sutter Avenue. An eastbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Sutter Avenue against traffic. The collision involved a BMW SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 57-year-old male driver was injured when his Freightliner was struck on the left side doors by an eastbound SUV. The crash happened on 160 Avenue in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a Freightliner traveling north was hit on its left side doors by a Toyota SUV traveling east on 160 Avenue in Queens. The Freightliner driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The Freightliner driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved three occupants in the SUV and one in the Freightliner. Damage was sustained to the left side doors of the Freightliner and the front bumpers of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 36-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with a bus on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a bus on Liberty Avenue, Queens. The 36-year-old rider sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injuries. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The motorscooter was traveling east and struck the bus's right front bumper with its left front bumper. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No passengers were in the bus. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to yield in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Council members fight congestion pricing for 5,200 drivers. Most New Yorkers ride transit. Opponents claim harm to businesses and residents. Advocates say the plan funds transit, cuts traffic, and spares the vulnerable. The city’s future hangs in the balance.

The congestion pricing debate centers on a policy to toll drivers entering Manhattan’s core. The bill faces opposition from Council Members David Weprin, Joann Ariola, and Ari Kagan, who argue it will hurt small businesses and outer-borough residents. On May 22, 2023, Ari Kagan said, 'Congestion Pricing will hurt countless New Yorkers, small businesses, residents of so-called outer-boroughs & will create huge lines of parked cars right outside of Manhattan.' Yet, the MTA’s assessment shows only 5,200 city drivers commute by car from areas far from fast transit—just 1.2% of that population. Advocates like Felicia Park-Rogers counter, 'this policy has the potential to be utterly transformational for our city.' The plan includes exemptions for disabled and low-income drivers. Most New Yorkers stand to gain safer, better-funded transit and less congestion.

• Straw Men: The Fight Over Congestion Pricing Comes Down to Just 5,200 NYC Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-22

A man lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue. The bike slammed down. He flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. He struck the pavement and died. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street stayed silent.

A 54-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle westbound on North Conduit Avenue lost control and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, "A 54-year-old man lost control of his Yamaha. The bike struck hard. He flew. The helmet stayed on. His body hit pavement. No one else was there. He died alone, under the noon sun." The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man died at the scene from injuries to his entire body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A motorcycle struck a vehicle from behind on 122 Place in Queens. The 48-year-old motorcyclist suffered a back contusion. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on 122 Place in Queens collided with the right front quarter panel of a vehicle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 36-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash involving an SUV and a sedan on 135 Avenue. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 135 Avenue involving a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west and a 2014 Lexus sedan backing northeast. The 36-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and abrasions while semiconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was slowing or stopping at the time, while the sedan was backing. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14