Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Staten Island CB1?
Staten Island Streets Bleed—Leaders Stall, Kids Die
Staten Island CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Bone
Seventeen dead. Twenty-eight left with wounds that will not heal. In just over three years, Staten Island CB1 has seen 5,339 crashes. The numbers are blunt. The pain is not. In the last twelve months alone, four people died. Eleven more suffered serious injuries. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared.
Just weeks ago, a 16-year-old on an e-scooter was killed in Westerleigh. The police said he suffered head trauma. The driver stayed at the scene. No charges. The story repeats itself. “Ellis suffered head trauma as a result of the crash,” reported The Brooklyn Paper.
On July 5th, a motorcyclist died on Bay Street. A car made a K-turn. The bike hit the door. The rider was rushed to the hospital. He did not make it. “A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a driver awkwardly turning their car,” wrote amNY.
Who Bears the Risk?
Cars and SUVs do the most harm. Of the pedestrian injuries and deaths, sedans and SUVs are responsible for the largest share—438 incidents, five deaths. Trucks and buses killed three. Motorcycles and mopeds, three more. Bikes: seven injuries, no deaths. The street is not neutral. The bigger the vehicle, the greater the damage.
Leadership: Steps and Stalls
Some leaders act. Assembly Member Charles Fall voted to extend school speed zones, a move that protects children crossing the street. Others block progress. State Senator Andrew Lanza voted no on a bill that would have curbed repeat speeders—drivers who rack up violations and keep killing. The bill would have forced them to slow down. He said no. The danger remains.
The Call
This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders who act—or do not. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action against repeat offenders. Do not wait for another name to become a number.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Staten Island CB1 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Staten Island CB1?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Staten Island CB1?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- DOT Worker Slashed After Near Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-16
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- DOT Worker Slashed By E-Biker Downtown, amny, Published 2025-07-17
- Fixing Third Ave. Was Once ‘Top of List’ For Eric Adams — But as Mayor He Backed Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-17
- Former NYPD Boss Says Deadly High Speed Chases Were Result Of ‘Rogue’ Adams Insiders, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-16
- Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- MTA Bus Pins Elderly Man In Brooklyn, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-03
Other Representatives
District 61
250 Broadway 22nd Floor Suite 2203, New York, NY 10007
Room 729, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 49
130 Stuyvesant Place, 6th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-556-7370
250 Broadway, Suite 1813, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6972
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB1 Staten Island Community Board 1 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 120, District 49, AD 61, SD 24.
It contains St. George-New Brighton, Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill, West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Westerleigh-Castleton Corners, Port Richmond, Mariner'S Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville, Snug Harbor.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 1
S 8117Scarcella-Spanton votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-27
Driver Inattention Triggers Staten Island Collision▸Two sedans collided on Howard Avenue near Campus Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans crashed on Howard Avenue at Campus Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a left-turning sedan and another sedan traveling straight. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and one passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving occupants at risk.
Fall Opposes Cuomo Mayoral Bid Amid Transit Divide▸Citi Bike workers back Brad Lander for mayor. Their bosses at Lyft fund Andrew Cuomo’s PAC. The split exposes fault lines in city transit. Riders and workers watch. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safer roads grinds on.
On May 20, 2025, Citi Bike workers endorsed Brad Lander for mayor, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The article states: “Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC.” This is not a council bill, but a political endorsement. Local 320 President Edwin Aviles called Lander 'the one and only person in NYC government who has ever publicly recognized and championed safety, fair wages, and a fair Collective Bargaining Agreement.' No council member sponsored or voted on this action. The endorsement signals a push for leadership that may prioritize safer streets and better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. According to safety analysts, this event concerns political endorsements and campaign contributions, not a policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-20
SUV Strikes Ambulance on Davis Avenue▸A Jeep SUV hit a parked ambulance on Davis Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite alcohol involvement. The street turned violent in seconds.
A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a parked ambulance at 322 Davis Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a contusion to her leg. The ambulance, a Ford, was parked at the time. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Bus Service Improvements▸Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
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NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service,
amny.com,
Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
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In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27
Driver Inattention Triggers Staten Island Collision▸Two sedans collided on Howard Avenue near Campus Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans crashed on Howard Avenue at Campus Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a left-turning sedan and another sedan traveling straight. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and one passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving occupants at risk.
Fall Opposes Cuomo Mayoral Bid Amid Transit Divide▸Citi Bike workers back Brad Lander for mayor. Their bosses at Lyft fund Andrew Cuomo’s PAC. The split exposes fault lines in city transit. Riders and workers watch. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safer roads grinds on.
On May 20, 2025, Citi Bike workers endorsed Brad Lander for mayor, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The article states: “Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC.” This is not a council bill, but a political endorsement. Local 320 President Edwin Aviles called Lander 'the one and only person in NYC government who has ever publicly recognized and championed safety, fair wages, and a fair Collective Bargaining Agreement.' No council member sponsored or voted on this action. The endorsement signals a push for leadership that may prioritize safer streets and better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. According to safety analysts, this event concerns political endorsements and campaign contributions, not a policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
-
Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-20
SUV Strikes Ambulance on Davis Avenue▸A Jeep SUV hit a parked ambulance on Davis Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite alcohol involvement. The street turned violent in seconds.
A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a parked ambulance at 322 Davis Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a contusion to her leg. The ambulance, a Ford, was parked at the time. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Bus Service Improvements▸Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
-
NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service,
amny.com,
Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
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In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two sedans collided on Howard Avenue near Campus Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans crashed on Howard Avenue at Campus Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a left-turning sedan and another sedan traveling straight. One driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Three others, including both drivers and one passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving occupants at risk.
Fall Opposes Cuomo Mayoral Bid Amid Transit Divide▸Citi Bike workers back Brad Lander for mayor. Their bosses at Lyft fund Andrew Cuomo’s PAC. The split exposes fault lines in city transit. Riders and workers watch. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safer roads grinds on.
On May 20, 2025, Citi Bike workers endorsed Brad Lander for mayor, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The article states: “Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC.” This is not a council bill, but a political endorsement. Local 320 President Edwin Aviles called Lander 'the one and only person in NYC government who has ever publicly recognized and championed safety, fair wages, and a fair Collective Bargaining Agreement.' No council member sponsored or voted on this action. The endorsement signals a push for leadership that may prioritize safer streets and better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. According to safety analysts, this event concerns political endorsements and campaign contributions, not a policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-20
SUV Strikes Ambulance on Davis Avenue▸A Jeep SUV hit a parked ambulance on Davis Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite alcohol involvement. The street turned violent in seconds.
A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a parked ambulance at 322 Davis Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a contusion to her leg. The ambulance, a Ford, was parked at the time. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Bus Service Improvements▸Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
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NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service,
amny.com,
Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
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In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Citi Bike workers back Brad Lander for mayor. Their bosses at Lyft fund Andrew Cuomo’s PAC. The split exposes fault lines in city transit. Riders and workers watch. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safer roads grinds on.
On May 20, 2025, Citi Bike workers endorsed Brad Lander for mayor, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. The article states: “Citi Bike's workers are backing Brad Lander for mayor while their bosses at Lyft chip in on Andrew Cuomo's PAC.” This is not a council bill, but a political endorsement. Local 320 President Edwin Aviles called Lander 'the one and only person in NYC government who has ever publicly recognized and championed safety, fair wages, and a fair Collective Bargaining Agreement.' No council member sponsored or voted on this action. The endorsement signals a push for leadership that may prioritize safer streets and better conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. According to safety analysts, this event concerns political endorsements and campaign contributions, not a policy or legislative change affecting pedestrian or cyclist safety.
- Tuesday’s Headlines: Share the Love Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-20
SUV Strikes Ambulance on Davis Avenue▸A Jeep SUV hit a parked ambulance on Davis Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite alcohol involvement. The street turned violent in seconds.
A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a parked ambulance at 322 Davis Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a contusion to her leg. The ambulance, a Ford, was parked at the time. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Bus Service Improvements▸Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
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NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service,
amny.com,
Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
A Jeep SUV hit a parked ambulance on Davis Avenue. A 19-year-old passenger suffered a bruised leg. Police cite alcohol involvement. The street turned violent in seconds.
A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a parked ambulance at 322 Davis Avenue, Staten Island. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering a contusion to her leg. The ambulance, a Ford, was parked at the time. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Bus Service Improvements▸Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
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NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service,
amny.com,
Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
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In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Riders and politicians gathered at Prospect Park. They called out slow buses, broken promises, and city inaction. Mamdani and Lander demanded real change. Riders want bus lanes, not excuses. The city’s lifeblood crawls. Vulnerable New Yorkers wait. Danger grows with every delay.
On May 18, 2025, Council Member Zohran Mamdani joined a transit advocacy rally outside Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, demanded better bus service and more bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue. Mamdani declared, 'We are going to make the slowest buses in the country fast and free.' City Comptroller Brad Lander echoed the urgency, calling mass transit 'the lifeblood of NYC.' The rally criticized Mayor Adams and former Governor Cuomo for failing bus riders and not meeting the NYC Streets Plan’s promise of 10 to 15 new bus lanes each year. Betsy Plum of Riders Alliance said, 'He was meant to be implementing the NYC Streets Plan... He has woefully failed at that.' The rally spotlighted the daily risks and delays faced by bus riders, who remain among the city’s most vulnerable road users.
- NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service, amny.com, Published 2025-05-18
2Pedestrian Killed by Speeding E-Bike on Targee Street▸A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
A 58-year-old man crossed Targee Street. An e-bike struck him at unsafe speed. He died from chest injuries. The e-bike driver was ejected and injured. Parked cars stood by, untouched.
A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Targee Street, Staten Island, after being struck by an e-bike. According to the police report, the crash involved an e-bike and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries while crossing outside a crosswalk. The 25-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and sustained back injuries. Parked vehicles were also involved but not damaged in the collision. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error.
Sedans Collide on Victory Blvd, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two sedans crashed at Victory Blvd and Mann Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Victory Blvd and Mann Ave on Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way. A 21-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her arm. The other driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors.
Left Turn Crash Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
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Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two sedans collided on Slosson Ave. One driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. A child passenger was involved. Impact was hard and sudden.
Two sedans collided at Slosson Ave and Drake Ave in Staten Island. According to the police report, one driver was making a left turn while the other went straight. A 59-year-old female driver suffered an arm injury and shock. An 8-year-old girl was a passenger. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken.
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop▸Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
-
Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop,
amny,
Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Bullets ripped through glass. Officers bled. A driver fled, crashed, and was caught. Two guns found. No shots fired back. Broken glass sent two to the hospital. The street stayed silent after chaos. Charges still wait.
According to amny (published May 12, 2025), two Staten Island police officers were injured during a traffic stop on Port Richmond Avenue. Officers tried to pull over a Nissan SUV for tinted windows. The driver did not stop, then 'allegedly opened fire on the officers, sending bullets hurtling into their vehicle and shards of glass cascading into them.' The officers did not return fire. The driver crashed into a parked car and was arrested at the scene. Two guns were recovered from the vehicle. Both officers were hospitalized for injuries from broken glass. Charges against the driver are pending as the investigation continues. The incident highlights the dangers of traffic stops and the risks posed by armed drivers.
- Gunfire, Crash Injure Officers In Stop, amny, Published 2025-05-12
4SUVs Collide on Port Richmond Avenue; Three Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two SUVs crashed on Port Richmond Avenue. Three men suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 294 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island. Three men, ages 28, 24, and 35, were injured with whiplash and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. One SUV was involved in a police pursuit before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The report notes no helmet or signal issues. The crash left three people hurt and exposed the risks of high-speed chases and driver error on city streets.
Sedans Collide on Walker Street, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two sedans crashed at Walker Street and Lake Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed. Streets stayed silent. Metal bent. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Walker Street and Lake Avenue on Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were driven by men, one aged 40 and the other 21. The 40-year-old driver sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk for drivers and passengers on city streets, even when no clear cause is recorded.
Improper Lane Use SUV Crash Hurts Driver▸Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two SUVs collided on Clove Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper passing and lane use. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Clove Road at De Groot Place in Staten Island. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Staten Island Driver▸Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
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Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Two sedans collided on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Unsafe lane changing sent one driver to the hospital with back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sedans crashed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Staten Island. According to the police report, unsafe lane changing caused the collision. A 64-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vehicle with left front bumper damage and the other with front-end damage. The streets remain hazardous for all.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
A sedan hit a 25-year-old man crossing Forest Ave with the signal. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed Forest Ave at Decker Ave. He was walking with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians in Staten Island.
SUV Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
SUV struck sedan’s rear on Hylan. One passenger suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. Staten Island’s roads claim another victim.
A sedan and an SUV collided on Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue in Staten Island. One passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling are not mentioned.
Fall Criticizes Adams Administration for Safety Plan Failures▸A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
-
In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election,
gothamist.com,
Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
A plan to fix deadly Third Avenue sits idle. The city delays action, citing politics. Cyclists and pedestrians wait. Advocates rage. The street remains a gauntlet. Promises break. Lives hang in the balance. The mayoral race takes priority over safety.
""The Adams administration has fallen woefully short of the NYC streets plan and even of their own promises for delivering on the bus and bike lanes that all New Yorkers deserve,"" -- Charles Fall
No bill number. The Sunset Park street redesign, approved by Community Board 7, is on hold as of May 8, 2025. The plan would cut traffic lanes and add protected bike lanes on Third Avenue, a corridor marked by high injury and fatality rates. The Department of Transportation delays the project, likely until after the mayoral election. The matter summary states: 'a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and other Democratic mayoral candidates back the redesign. Brad Lander and Zellnor Myrie criticize the delay, calling out the Adams administration for broken promises. Local business leaders are split. DOT claims to be gathering feedback. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to ongoing danger.
- In Sunset Park, a plan to improve street safety is on ice until NYC mayoral election, gothamist.com, Published 2025-05-08
Fall Supports Safety Boosting Protected Bike Lane Expansion▸Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
-
Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Mayoral hopefuls vow to overhaul city streets. They promise more protected bike lanes, daylighting, and bus lanes. Each pledges to close deadly gaps and enforce Vision Zero. Their words center safety for people walking, biking, and riding transit.
On May 6, 2025, Streetsblog NYC published 'Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3.' The piece asked candidates how they would make streets safer for walking and biking. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Brad Lander, and Zohran Mamdani all responded. Stringer highlighted his push for protected bike lanes and daylighting. Myrie promised to meet or exceed the Streets Master Plan’s 50-mile annual bike lane goal and to end delays. Ramos pledged 200 miles of physically separated bike lanes and to close network gaps. Lander committed to the Streets Master Plan and fixing greenway connections. Mamdani vowed to use all mayoral powers for Vision Zero. Each candidate supports redesigning streets to protect vulnerable road users. Their plans focus on proven changes—protected lanes, pedestrian islands, daylighting, and bus lanes—to cut injuries and deaths.
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Scarcella-Spanton votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06