Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 10 - 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 2025-06-10

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 7 - SUV struck from behind. Two women hurt. Back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal and flesh meet at speed. System failed to protect.

Two vehicles collided on the Staten Island Expressway. According to the police report, a sedan struck the back of an SUV. Two women, ages 31 and 44, suffered back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV's rear took the impact. The sedan's front was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to build, ending in pain for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 6 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue. The cyclist suffered a bruised hip and leg. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left the street scarred and the cyclist hurt. Metal met flesh. The city keeps counting.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Hylan Boulevard at Midland Avenue in Staten Island. The 42-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver or other occupants. The impact was to the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Sand Lane. One woman suffered facial injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and lane changing. Metal, glass, blood. The road did not forgive.

Two SUVs collided on Sand Lane near Cedar Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 38-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured in the face and sustained a contusion. Two men, both 67, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to control speed and change lanes unsafely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 4 - Two sedans collided at Hylan and Midland. Five people hurt. Children and elders among the injured. Police cite improper turn and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two sedans crashed at Hylan Blvd and Midland Ave in Staten Island. Five people, including a 5-year-old boy and an 84-year-old man, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact left victims with neck, face, eye, and whole-body injuries. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 3 - An e-bike hit a six-year-old boy on Targee Street. The child suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The crash left the boy conscious but hurt. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect him.

A six-year-old boy was injured when an e-bike struck him near 1069 Targee Street in Staten Island. According to the police report, the child suffered injuries to his arm and experienced whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the boy with its center front end. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The police report makes clear that driver behavior—specifically unsafe speed and aggression—played a direct role in the crash. The child, a pedestrian, was left injured by these actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 30 - A sedan turned left and hit three people crossing Richmond Avenue. One child suffered a head injury. The driver was unhurt. The police report lists no clear cause. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed dangerous. The pain lingered.

A sedan making a left turn struck three pedestrians—a 34-year-old man, a 7-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old girl—while they crossed Richmond Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, one child suffered a head injury and was in shock, while the other pedestrians sustained unspecified injuries. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrians were crossing with no signal present, but the crosswalk was marked. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for people on foot at intersections, even when using designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 29 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Richmond Avenue. The crash threw the boy from his bike. He suffered neck injuries and shock. Alcohol played a role. Metal hit flesh. The street bore witness. The system failed the vulnerable.

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a sedan near 1660 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The impact ejected the cyclist, who suffered neck injuries and was left in shock. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The police report lists alcohol involvement as a key factor in the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s error. The data does not specify injuries to others. The crash underscores the dangers faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 27 - An ice cream truck slammed its front end on South Avenue. The driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Steering failure caused the crash. Metal scraped. The night air filled with sirens. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

A Chevrolet ice cream truck crashed at 1000 South Avenue on Staten Island. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was listed as the contributing factor. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the risk posed by mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 27 - A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Sand Lane. The driver fell asleep. The sedan overturned. Two men, ages 22 and 63, were hurt. Neck pain, shock, chaos. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash on Sand Lane in Staten Island left two men injured when a sedan overturned after striking a parked SUV. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan 'fell asleep' before impact. The sedan hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and flipped. A 22-year-old man suffered shock, while a 63-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both were listed as occupants and drivers in the vehicles. The police report cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18