Jun 27 - A sedan hit a man crossing Arthur Kill Road in a marked crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian with a leg injury. The driver was unhurt. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor.

A 29-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Arthur Kill Road at Richmond Avenue in Staten Island. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was not injured. No other driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - SUV hit a man working in the road. His leg bruised. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 29-year-old man working in the roadway on Hylan Blvd at Rockaway St was struck by a Jeep SUV. He suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when hit. No helmet or signal issues were cited. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by people working on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 26 - Sedan struck parked SUV on Richmond Rd. Driver injured. Police cite driver fell asleep. Impact bruised teen’s chest. Two others involved, injuries unspecified.

A sedan traveling east on Richmond Rd collided with a parked SUV near Wilder Ave. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan 'fell asleep' before impact. The 17-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were involved, with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 24 - A pick-up truck hit a 79-year-old woman at Kreischer and Androvette. She suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street turned violent. No driver errors listed. The system failed her.

A pick-up truck traveling south on Kreischer Street struck a 79-year-old woman at the intersection with Androvette Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a pick-up truck and a parked sedan. The impact was to the right front bumper of the truck. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - Two vehicles collided on Foster Road. Seven people hurt. Children and elders among the injured. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain spread. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, an SUV and a pick-up truck, collided on Foster Road in Staten Island. Seven people were injured, including children as young as seven and eight, and a 63-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. The impact left injuries ranging from back pain to shock and affected passengers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.

• Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 20 - Two cars crashed head-on on Oakdale Street. Both drivers suffered head injuries. The night air split with metal and pain. No cause named. The street stayed silent after.

Two vehicles, a Jeep SUV and a Mazda sedan, collided head-on at Oakdale Street and Preston Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 24 and 30, were injured, each suffering head trauma. Two other occupants, including an infant, had unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 17 - 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 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - 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 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Two drivers collided at Drumgoole Road East and Wainwright Avenue. One man, 57, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. A woman, 25, hurt her neck. Police cited traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A crash on Drumgoole Road East at Wainwright Avenue involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, two drivers were injured: a 57-year-old man suffered a head injury and lost consciousness, while a 25-year-old woman sustained a neck injury. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before the collision. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 12 - Bulldozers flattened over 200 illegal mopeds. Smoke rose. Officials watched. The city sent a message: no more unregistered, reckless machines on the streets. The crackdown aims to clear danger from crosswalks and sidewalks. The threat to walkers lingers.

amNY reported on June 12, 2025, that New York City officials destroyed more than 200 illegal mopeds in Staten Island. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch oversaw the event, where a Sanitation Department bulldozer crushed the vehicles. Adams said, 'New Yorkers have strong feelings about illegal mopeds and scooters, especially when they are driving the wrong way down streets or sidewalks or in the dark without lights.' The city links these vehicles to traffic violations and crimes, including robberies and reckless riding. Since Adams took office, police have removed about 62,000 illegal vehicles, aiming to reduce hazards for pedestrians. NYPD data shows a 57% drop in moped-related crime in 2025. The crackdown highlights the city's push to address systemic dangers posed by unregulated vehicles.

• City Crushes Illegal Mopeds In Staten Island, amny, Published 2025-06-12

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 - 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