About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 18
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 75
▸ Contusion/Bruise 125
▸ Abrasion 65
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 503
- 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Jeep Suburban (LNF4124) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Audi Suburban (LDF7167) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Me/Be Suburban (DPJ3807) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Gray Nissan Suburban (KRR2313) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Hylan at Sharrott: another body, same road
Staten Island CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025
Just after evening on Aug 31, at Hylan Boulevard and Sharrott Avenue, a 73‑year‑old driver bled from the head and lived. Police logged “driver inattention/distraction.” Open Data.
This Week:
- Aug 27 at Arden and Amboy, a 14‑year‑old on an e‑bike was hit by a Jeep. He was ejected and injured. Open Data.
- Aug 24 at Wainwright and Sylvia, a driver turning left hit a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk. Police cited driver distraction. Open Data.
- Jul 28 at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a 79‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police listed distraction and inexperience. Open Data.
CB3 has seen 3,107 crashes since Jan 1, 2022. Fourteen people are dead. 1,573 are hurt. Open Data.
The hours that take people
Deaths stack at night: 8 PM has three. 6 PM has two. Morning isn’t safe either: 10 AM has two. These are the hours when lives end on these streets. Open Data.
Police often write the same causes. Distraction. Failure to yield. In recent weeks they wrote “driver inattention/distraction” in the Wainwright case and again at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West. Aug 24 case and Jul 28 case.
Hylan keeps drawing blood
Hylan Boulevard is a top trouble spot here, with four deaths and 110 injuries. Richmond Avenue follows. This is where people keep getting hit. Open Data.
On Hylan, even the signs add to the mess. “That’s one accident every four days,” Borough President Vito Fossella said of drivers turning from the wrong lane amid confusing bus‑lane hours. amNY.
Who is protecting whom?
The record is public. Senator Andrew Lanza voted yes in committee to curb repeat speeders, then voted no later. Streetsblog and Open States.
Assembly Member Mike Reilly voted no on the bill that fixed school speed zones. Open States and Streetsblog.
Council Member Frank Morano co‑sponsored a bill to let ambulettes use and block bus lanes, and another to make shared‑micromobility operators display safety rules. NYC Council Legistar entries for Int 1339‑2025 and Int 1304‑2025.
The fixes are known
Local streets need basics: daylighting at corners, hardened left turns at Hylan and Richmond, and clear, consistent bus‑lane signs and hours on Hylan. Targeted enforcement at the evening peaks would match when the deaths come. These steps follow patterns in the data. Open Data and amNY.
Citywide, we need lower speeds and real limits for the worst drivers. The tools exist. Use them. See how to push for a lower default speed and intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders here.
One man bleeding at Hylan and Sharrott is not an accident. It is part of a map. The next dot does not have to be yours. Act now: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard?
▸ Where are the worst spots in CB3?
▸ When are crashes most deadly here?
▸ Which officials represent this area and what did they do?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-06
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amNY, Published 2025-08-05
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council, Published 2025-07-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Mike Reilly
District 62
Council Member Frank Morano
District 51
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB3 Staten Island Community Board 3 sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 24.
It contains Oakwood-Richmondtown, Great Kills-Eltingville, Arden Heights-Rossville, Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Tottenville-Charleston, Freshkills Park (South).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 3
2S 5602
Reilly votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02
1
Lanza Criticizes Misguided Speed Camera Penalties Despite Safety Goals▸Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.
On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.
-
State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC,
amny.com,
Published 2022-06-01
1
Lanza Opposes Speed Cameras Calls Program Cash Grab▸Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.
Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.
-
State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-06-01
1A 8936
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - 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 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸May 31 - 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 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02
1
Lanza Criticizes Misguided Speed Camera Penalties Despite Safety Goals▸Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.
On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.
-
State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC,
amny.com,
Published 2022-06-01
1
Lanza Opposes Speed Cameras Calls Program Cash Grab▸Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.
Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.
-
State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-06-01
1A 8936
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - 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 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸May 31 - 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 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Jun 1 - State Senate passed bill to run speed cameras all day, every day. The vote was 51 to 12. Cameras now catch speeders at night and on weekends. Most deaths happen off-hours. Expansion aims to cut deadly crashes citywide.
On May 31, 2022, the State Senate approved a bill to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program. The measure passed 51-12 and now moves to the Assembly. The bill allows cameras to operate 24/7 in nearly 2,000 locations across 750 school zones until July 1, 2025. The matter summary states, 'The proposal to extend New York City's speed camera program for another three years and expand it to run every day and around the clock easily passed.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored the bill, saying, 'We are going to see a marked reduction in traffic violence on our streets at a time when traffic deaths are at their highest in a decade.' Simcha Felder, Democrat from District 44, voted against. The expansion targets off-hours, which account for 59% of traffic deaths. Speeding dropped 72% and deaths fell 55% where cameras operated. The city pushed for this as fatalities rose under Mayor Adams. Some penalties for repeat speeders were removed during negotiations.
- State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01
1
Lanza Opposes Speed Cameras Calls Program Cash Grab▸Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.
Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.
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State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-06-01
1A 8936
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - 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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸May 31 - 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Jun 1 - The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.
Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.
- State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01
1A 8936
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Jun 1 - 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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸May 31 - 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Jun 1 - 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 2022-06-01
31S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸May 31 - 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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 31 - 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 2022-05-31
30
SUV Flips on Page Avenue, Crushes Elderly Passenger▸May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 30 - A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.
25S 5602
Lanza votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.▸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.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
25S 3897
Lanza votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
23
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Eltingville Boulevard▸May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 23 - SUV hit a parked sedan’s rear. Driver suffered internal injuries but stayed conscious. Police cite reaction to another vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving a Ford SUV south on Eltingville Boulevard struck a parked Acura sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the data.
23
Dump Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Three▸May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 23 - A dump truck backing northwest struck the right side of an SUV traveling northeast on Amboy Road, Staten Island. Three occupants in the SUV, including two young children, suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a dump truck was backing northwest on Amboy Road when it collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling northeast. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 33-year-old female driver and two children aged 5 and 1, all experiencing shock. The children were secured in child restraints. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor for the dump truck driver. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the dump truck and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.
23A 8936
Reilly votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
23S 1078
Reilly votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
21
Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
18
SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
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SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
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Porsche Driver Ejected and Killed on Parkway▸May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 21 - A Porsche crashed hard on Korean War Vets Parkway. Steel twisted. The driver, 57, was thrown from the wreck. He died on the road. The car lay crushed. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unclear. The toll is final.
A deadly crash unfolded on Korean War Vets Parkway. According to the police report, a Porsche convertible slammed nose-first and was demolished. The 57-year-old driver was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene from crush injuries. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants and vehicles were present but not reported injured. The police report does not specify any driver errors or external causes. The violence of the impact left the car destroyed and the driver dead, marking another fatal toll on New York City’s roads.
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SUV Hits Sedan’s Left Side on Sycamore Street▸May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left side of a westbound sedan on Sycamore Street in Staten Island. The sedan’s front passenger, a 30-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling north on Sycamore Street collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
16S 5130
Lanza votes no on complete streets bill, opposing improved road safety.▸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
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
16S 1078
Lanza votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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
15
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Staten Island▸May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
13
SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
12
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
11
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 15 - An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Drumgoole Road East. The sedan was merging eastbound when hit. Four occupants in the sedan, including three children, suffered whiplash injuries. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2006 sedan merging eastbound on Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Four occupants in the sedan, including three female children aged 9, 10, and 12, and a 34-year-old female driver, were injured with whiplash and neck or shoulder injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.
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SUVs Smash Front Ends on Barlow Avenue▸May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on Barlow Avenue. One driver’s arm bruised. Both vehicles hit head-on. Driver distraction played a role. Streets stayed open. Metal and flesh bore the cost.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barlow Avenue in Staten Island. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York. The crash drove the right front bumper of a Ford SUV into the left front bumper of a Kia SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Arthur Kill Road▸May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 12 - Two SUVs collided on Arthur Kill Road. One was stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Brakes were defective on one vehicle. Damage was to rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northeast on Arthur Kill Road collided. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other struck it from behind. The 58-year-old female driver of the stopped vehicle sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. The striking vehicle had damage to its left front bumper, while the stopped vehicle's right rear bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Staten Island Crash▸May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
May 11 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Amboy Road in Staten Island. The crash happened at night. The motorcycle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. The rider wore a helmet but suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Amboy Road in Staten Island crashed at 10:57 p.m. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was the sole occupant. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider was not ejected and wore a helmet. He sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder injury. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.