Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

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

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

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

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

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

May 24 - Two sedans crashed on Walcott Avenue. One driver, a 65-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Walcott Avenue collided. The impact struck the center front end of one car and the right rear bumper of the other. A 65-year-old female driver was hurt, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed women. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors are mentioned. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one sedan and the center back end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

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

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

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 16 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan at South Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2005 sedan also heading north on South Avenue. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 73-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 13 - A Chevrolet SUV struck two pedestrians off intersection on Hylan Boulevard. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s aggressive driving caused the crash. Victims were in shock, complaining of pain and bruises. No vehicle occupants reported.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV with front center impact struck two pedestrians on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, were injured with knee and lower leg trauma. They were not in the roadway or at an intersection when hit. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both pedestrians experienced shock and complained of pain and bruising. The vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A bus turned left on Platinum Avenue. The steel front hit a 69-year-old man crossing with the signal. His body broke beneath the bumper. He died there, alone in the dawn. No intersection. No chance.

A 69-year-old man was killed on Platinum Avenue when a northbound bus turned left and struck him. According to the police report, the man crossed with the signal, not at an intersection. The bus's steel front hit him, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was following the signal. The crash happened outside an intersection, in the early morning. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal issues for the pedestrian. The bus sustained no damage. The man died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A 2019 SUV struck a 2008 sedan from behind on Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered neck and back injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain complaints followed the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mazda SUV traveling north on Hylan Boulevard rear-ended a 2008 BMW sedan also traveling north. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. Both drivers, a 29-year-old woman in the SUV and a 27-year-old man in the sedan, were injured with neck and back pain, respectively. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - An SUV made an improper left turn on Narrows Road South. It struck a sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 74-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV was making a left turn on Narrows Road South in Staten Island when it collided with a 2001 sedan traveling straight east. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 74-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The driver was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a motorcycle traveling east on Midland Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. No helmet noted.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Midland Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight east. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with minor bleeding. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The contributing factor listed was "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock. No safety equipment such as a helmet was reported. The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcycle driver held a permit. The crash caused injury to the motorcycle occupant only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Saint Andrews Road. The sedan’s front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver of the truck was distracted. Both vehicles traveled south at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Saint Andrews Road rear-ended a slowing sedan. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck driver failed to maintain attention, causing the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on Lamport Boulevard. The young driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police blamed driver distraction. No one else was hurt. Metal and flesh met hard on Staten Island.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old woman driving a 2017 sedan westbound struck a parked 2021 SUV on Lamport Boulevard, Staten Island. The sedan hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel with its right front. The driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported. The parked SUV was empty at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A 51-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a right turn on Fanning Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and hip injuries. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2006 Volvo sedan struck him on Fanning Street. The vehicle was making a right turn traveling southeast when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact was to the vehicle's left front bumper, causing contusions and upper leg injuries to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on Staten Island’s Richmond Road. The drivers went straight. Impact hit front and rear panels. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, three vehicles collided on Richmond Road in Staten Island. The vehicles involved were two SUVs and one sedan, all traveling straight in opposite directions. The point of impact included front and rear panels of the vehicles. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 17 - A sedan crashed into a parked taxi on Sand Lane. The sedan driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The taxi was empty. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the dark.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast struck a parked taxi on Sand Lane in Staten Island. The taxi was unoccupied. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan was damaged at its left rear quarter panel, and the taxi at its center back end. No other contributing factors were noted. No one was ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 14 - Two men on motorcycles slammed together on Richmond Avenue. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered a concussion, the other arm abrasions. Helmets worn. No driver errors listed. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, two male motorcyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided while heading south on Richmond Avenue. Both riders were ejected from their motorcycles. One sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body; the other suffered abrasions to his upper arm. Both wore helmets. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors identified. The motorcycles impacted on their right sides, causing severe damage—one bike demolished, the other with roof damage. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The report does not assign fault or blame to either rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Staten Island Expressway. A 66-year-old woman took the hit. Her arm and hand bruised. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal crumpled. Danger spread fast.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway at 11:45 a.m. A 66-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. The male driver changed lanes and struck the woman’s sedan, damaging the left front bumper and center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling east. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19