Two deaths on the shore roads. The speed stays up.

Jun 13 - A 2016 SUV struck a 2015 sedan from behind on Staten Island’s Jefferson Avenue. Two front-seat passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head contusions. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing and driver distraction. Both injured remain conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Dodge SUV traveling north on Jefferson Avenue rear-ended a 2015 Ford sedan traveling west. The collision caused center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the sedan. Two front-seat passengers in the sedan, a 31-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, were injured with contusions to the neck and head. Both passengers were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors as unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The injuries were limited to the sedan’s occupants, with no ejections reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 1 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Apr 28 - Assembly Member Carroll rejects letting suburbs dodge the MTA payroll tax hike. He says all regions use transit, all must pay. Exempting suburbs would gut MTA funding. Carroll demands shared cost, warns against service cuts, and calls for real revenue.

Assembly Member Robert Carroll issued a legislative statement on April 28, 2023, urging equal cost-sharing for the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) increase. The proposal, discussed in the Assembly, faces suburban resistance. Carroll’s statement, titled "When It Comes to Transit, Everyone Must Pay Their Fair Share," argues that exempting suburbs would cost the MTA $325 million and undermine regional transit. Carroll and NYC Assembly colleagues wrote to Speaker Heastie, demanding the PMT hike apply to both city and suburbs or, failing that, that new revenue go only to NYC Transit. Carroll said, "It is unwise and bad policy to abandon the principle of an integrated regional transportation system funded through cost sharing across the jurisdictions that benefit most from the MTA." He warns that letting only city businesses pay would be unfair and would threaten transit service. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the statement centers on funding the transit system that protects vulnerable road users.

• Assembly Member Carroll: When It Comes to Transit, Everyone Must Pay Their Fair Share, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-28

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.

An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.

Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.

• File S 5039, Open States, Published 2023-02-22

Feb 21 - A Ford sedan turned left on Buffalo Street. Its bumper struck a 63-year-old man crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The man stayed conscious, head bleeding. The car showed no damage. The pedestrian did not walk away.

A 63-year-old man was crossing Buffalo Street with the signal when a Ford sedan making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, "The bumper struck his head. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He stayed conscious." The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor for the driver. The car showed no damage. The man did not. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Nov 26 - A sedan traveling south on Capodanno Boulevard struck an object with its right front bumper. The 35-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver in a 2017 Toyota sedan was injured in a crash on Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle's right front bumper sustained damage from the impact. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 22 - A 30-year-old male driver suffered a head injury after his SUV struck an animal on Hylan Boulevard. The impact damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Hylan Boulevard collided with an animal. The driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and head trauma but was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel and left side doors. The report lists "Animals Action" as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 30 - A 12-year-old girl rode her bike east on Capodanno. An SUV turned left. Metal hit flesh. She flew. Blood streaked her leg. Her bike twisted. The SUV stopped, untouched. The street stayed silent, except for pain.

A 12-year-old girl riding her bike eastbound on Capodanno Boulevard near Sand Lane was struck by a left-turning SUV. According to the police report, the SUV made a left turn and collided with the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The girl wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the impact left her injured and in shock. The SUV, carrying four occupants, showed no damage. No injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by young cyclists when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 16 - DOT aims to shrink Hylan Boulevard. Fewer lanes. Painted bike paths. Cyclists and pedestrians bleed here. Council Member Borelli fights back. He calls it needless. DOT stands firm. Data shows danger. Staten Island drivers protest. Safety hangs in the balance.

On June 16, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation proposed a 'road diet' for Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The plan would cut the road from four lanes to one in each direction, add a turning bay, and paint bike lanes. The DOT cites high injury and fatality rates, especially among cyclists, as the reason for action, referencing success from similar projects. Council Member Joe Borelli opposes the plan, saying, 'Thousands who use this road each day will be inconvenienced...all for the benefit of 251 aspiring Greg LeMonds who cycle this stretch on the weekends.' Borelli calls the plan unoriginal and unnecessary. DOT spokesman Vin Barone defends the proposal, pointing to injury data and safety gains. The plan remains a proposal as DOT reviews community feedback. No formal safety analyst assessment is available.

• City Will Rein in Speeding Staten Islanders with Hylan Boulevard ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-16

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