Parkchester Bleeds While Politicians Stall—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.

• Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28

Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.

• Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-06-22

Senate passed S 8344. The bill extends and corrects school speed zones in New York City. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets near schools stay watched. Drivers face limits. Kids and families get a fighting chance.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' passed the Senate on June 13, 2025, and the Assembly on June 17, 2025. The bill was sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes. The measure keeps speed cameras and enforcement active around city schools. The Senate and Assembly both voted yes, with some opposition. The bill aims to keep streets near schools safer for children and other vulnerable road users by maintaining speed limits and enforcement. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

A 14-year-old fell from a Bronx No. 5 train. He hit the tracks hard. Medics rushed him to Jacobi. His face and body took the blow. Police charged another teen. Subway surfing keeps taking young lives.

NY Daily News reported on June 17, 2025, that a 14-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling from the top of a northbound No. 5 train near Baychester Ave. Police said he was with two other teens. One, age 17, was arrested for reckless endangerment and trespass. The third fled. The article notes, 'Six people, most of them teens, died subway surfing in the city last year. The youngest was just 11.' This year, two have died already. The NYPD and MTA have increased enforcement and launched campaigns to deter subway surfing, including drone patrols and public messaging. The incident highlights persistent dangers on the transit system and ongoing risks for young riders.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-17

A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16

Senate and Assembly pass S 7678. White Plains will get school speed cameras. Law targets reckless drivers near kids. Program ends 2030. Streets watch. Danger slows.

Bill S 7678, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 11, the Assembly on June 16. Senator Shelley Mayer sponsored the bill. The measure creates a speed camera program near schools in White Plains, set to expire December 31, 2030. The bill aims to curb reckless driving near children. Most senators and assemblymembers voted yes. The law puts the focus on driver behavior in school zones, where impact is highest for young pedestrians.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Senate and Assembly passed S 7785. Bill carves out huge Mitchell-Lama complexes from bus traffic laws. Drivers get a break. Pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers lose a layer of protection.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure 'excludes violations in a cooperative housing development containing Mitchell-Lama housing with no fewer than ten thousand units from bus operation-related traffic regulations.' Senator Jamaal Bailey sponsored the bill. Votes in both chambers were overwhelmingly in favor. The bill removes traffic law enforcement for bus operations in massive housing complexes, stripping vulnerable road users of safeguards where density and risk run high.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Senate passes S 5677. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow reckless drivers near kids. Assembly follows with a yes. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Senate bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill, sponsored by James Tedisco (primary) and Patricia Fahy (co-sponsor), creates a speed camera program near schools, set to expire December 31, 2030. The measure drew strong support in both chambers. The program targets reckless drivers in school zones, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users from speeding cars. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear: curb speed, prevent tragedy.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Senate passes S 4045. Drivers with too many points or camera tickets must install speed assistance tech. Law targets repeat speeders. Streets may get safer for people on foot and bike.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on May 20, June 11, and June 12, 2025. The bill requires drivers who rack up eleven or more points in two years, or six speed/red light camera tickets in one year, to install intelligent speed assistance devices. The bill summary reads: 'Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Gounardes and colleagues pushed for action. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users.

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

Senate backs speed cameras for Oneida school zones. Cameras catch reckless drivers. Kids and families face less risk. Law ends in 2030. Lawmakers move to shield the young from speeding cars.

Senate Bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo, sets up speed cameras in school zones to catch drivers who endanger children. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate showed strong support, with most members voting yes. The bill aims to curb speeding near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided, but the measure targets a deadly risk for vulnerable road users.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10

Senate passes S 915. Complete street design gets the nod. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Some say no. Vulnerable users wait for real change.

Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed the Senate on June 9, 2025, in committee. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan led the charge, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan. The vote split, with a block of senators in support and a handful opposed. The bill aims to force streets to serve everyone, not just drivers. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the measure targets the deadly status quo.

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

A bus hit a 14-year-old boy at E Tremont and Castle Hill. The teen crossed against the signal. He suffered a fractured arm. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The crash left the street scarred and the boy hurt.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a bus at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The bus driver, a 51-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the bus. No other serious injuries were reported among the bus occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-14

Motorcycle hit a woman crossing Westchester Ave. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street saw blood and confusion. Danger moved fast. The system failed her.

A motorcycle struck a 46-year-old woman as she crossed Westchester Ave in the Bronx. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when hit. The report lists no other contributing factors. The driver’s errors led to injury. The crash exposes the ongoing risk for people on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-14

A black Mercedes, fleeing police, struck Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue. The impact hurled him through the air, dragging him 100 feet. Mitchell died at the scene. The driver fled. Two memorials now mark the spot where he fell.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 14, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, a 43-year-old father, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx. Witnesses and video show a police van chasing a speeding Mercedes before the crash, raising questions about NYPD pursuit policy. The article notes, 'A police van was in pursuit of the speeding Mercedes, according to video obtained by Streetsblog.' The NYPD’s policy restricts chases to serious crimes and discourages them in residential areas, yet the pursuit occurred near homes and a bodega. The department declined to comment. The crash highlights risks from high-speed chases and inconsistent enforcement of pursuit guidelines.

• Police Chase Ends In Bronx Fatality, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

Senate bill S 533 aims to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote split. If passed, city streets risk more cars, more crashes, more blood.

Senate bill S 533 was introduced on May 13, 2025. It sits in committee after a divided vote. The bill's title: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); and commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B).' Senator Jack M. Martins leads as primary sponsor, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Mario Mattera, and others. The bill would scrap congestion pricing and demand a forensic audit of the MTA. No safety analyst has weighed in, but repealing congestion pricing would flood city streets with cars, endangering pedestrians and cyclists.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets lose another layer of protection.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senators Leroy Comrie and Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane enforcement while on official business. No safety analyst reviewed the impact. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor. The bill now moves forward, weakening bus lane rules meant to protect riders and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers act after rising road deaths. No room for reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promote work zone safety awareness, and establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' passed committee on May 13, 2025. Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The bill raises penalties for drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and creates a fund for stronger enforcement. Thirteen senators, including Cooney and Mattera, voted yes. The measure targets reckless driving in work zones, aiming to protect those most at risk.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Two sedans crashed on Cross Bronx Expressway. One passenger suffered a leg injury and whiplash. Impact tore metal. No clear cause listed. Streets remain harsh for those inside.

Two sedans collided at White Plains Road and Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 36-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury and whiplash. The crash involved one car going straight and another making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front panels. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The toll fell on those riding inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-14

A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

Council passed a bill forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post warnings on rear doors. The decals tell riders to watch for cyclists before swinging open. The law aims to cut dooring. Signs come free from the city. Cyclists face less risk.

Int 0193-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, moved through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed the Council on May 1, 2025. The bill reads: 'requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door.' Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Jennifer Gutiérrez and a long list of co-sponsors. The Council voted overwhelmingly in favor. The law orders all taxis and for-hire vehicles to post warning decals on rear passenger doors, alerting riders to check for cyclists before opening. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure targets dooring, a common threat to cyclists. The bill takes effect 120 days after becoming law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01