Crash Count for Great Kills-Eltingville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,279
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 649
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 146
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Great Kills-Eltingville
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 1
Chest 1
Amputation 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Concussion 4
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 23
Neck 9
+4
Head 5
Back 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 38
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 5
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Face 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 25
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Neck 4
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Neck 3
Back 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Great Kills-Eltingville?

Preventable Speeding in Great Kills-Eltingville School Zones

(since 2022)

Two left turns. Two bodies in the crosswalk.

Great Kills-Eltingville: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 3, 2025

Just after 4 PM on Aug 24, at Wainwright Avenue and Sylvia Street, the driver of an SUV turned left and hit a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk. Police recorded driver distraction at the scene (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • At Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West on Jul 28, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 79‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal, according to police records (NYC Open Data).
  • On Sep 23, at Miles Avenue and Daleham Street, a sedan and a pickup truck collided; a 30‑year‑old driver was injured (NYC Open Data).
  • On Oct 11, at Drumgoole Road West and Arthur Kill Road, a BMW driver was hurt after a bus rear‑end crash (NYC Open Data).

Where the street takes its pound of flesh

Since 2022, Great Kills–Eltingville has logged 6 deaths and 643 injuries in 1,271 crashes (NYC Open Data). Pedestrians account for 116 of those injuries; one person on a bike was killed. Five people inside vehicles died (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

RICHMOND AVENUE leads the toll: 75 injuries, 2 serious injuries, and 1 death. ARTHUR KILL ROAD is close: 53 injuries, 2 serious injuries, and 1 death. HYLAN BOULEVARD shows 48 injuries and 2 deaths (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

The hurt peaks in the late afternoon. The 5 PM hour has the highest injury count in this area, followed by 3 PM and the evening rush (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

Left turns, bad sightlines, and weak corners

Police records on recent crashes name left turns and inattention. Both recent pedestrian hits here involved drivers turning left into people in the crosswalk (Aug 24 record; Jul 28 record).

At the same time, confusion on nearby Hylan Boulevard bus lanes has spawned crashes tied to drivers making right turns from the middle lane. “That’s one accident every four days,” said Borough President Vito Fossella about those turns (amNY).

Fix the corners. Daylight the crosswalks. Add leading pedestrian intervals. Harden left turns. Slow the approaches on Richmond Avenue, Arthur Kill Road, and Hylan Boulevard.

Who holds the line — and who doesn’t

Council Member Frank Morano sponsored a bill to force faster repairs of broken street furniture — the racks, shelters, and bollards that keep people on foot out of harm’s way (NYC Council – Int 1386‑2025). It’s a start.

State Senator Andrew Lanza voted no on renewing the city’s speed‑camera program for school zones (Streetsblog NYC). He also opposed the bill to put speed limiters on repeat speeders after it advanced, voting no on a later action of S 4045 (Open States). Assembly Member Mike Tannousis missed a key committee vote on the camera bill (CrashCount timeline; Streetsblog NYC).

The state has a bill ready: require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who pile up violations (S 4045). The city has the power to lower speed limits and expand safety cameras; officials say these tools save lives. “Our streets are safer than ever and the important work must continue,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez this year (see Briefing Notes sources).

Do the simple things now

  • Target the hot corners on Richmond Avenue, Arthur Kill Road, and Hylan Boulevard with daylighting, hardened turns, and LPIs.
  • Run focused enforcement at the evening peak.
  • Back the speed‑limiter bill and a slower default speed.

The two left turns at Wainwright/Sylvia and Arthur Kill/Drumgoole were not rare. They were routine. That is the problem. Act now: take one step today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed at Wainwright Avenue and Sylvia Street?
On Aug 24, 2025, just after 4 PM, a driver in an SUV made a left turn at Wainwright Avenue and Sylvia Street and hit a 77‑year‑old woman who was in the crosswalk. Police recorded driver distraction in the crash record (NYC Open Data).
Where are the worst hot spots in Great Kills–Eltingville?
Crash records show the highest tolls on Richmond Avenue (75 injuries, 2 serious injuries, 1 death), Arthur Kill Road (53 injuries, 2 serious injuries, 1 death), and Hylan Boulevard (48 injuries, 2 deaths). These figures come from NYC Open Data summarized for this area.
How many people have been hurt here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025, there were 1,271 crashes in Great Kills–Eltingville, with 6 people killed and 643 injured, including 116 pedestrians (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
What policy steps can cut these crashes now?
Local steps: daylight crosswalks, add LPIs, and harden left turns at Richmond Avenue, Arthur Kill Road, and Hylan Boulevard. City and state: pass the repeat‑speeder speed‑limiter bill S 4045 and lower default speed limits. See our action page for how to push leaders.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for crashes occurring between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑11‑03 within the Great Kills–Eltingville NTA (SI0302). We tallied deaths, injuries, modes, hours, and locations using the on‑street/off‑street fields. Data were accessed Nov 3, 2025. You can start from the crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Assembly Member Mike Tannousis

District 64

Council Member Frank Morano

District 51

Twitter: @frankmorano

State Senator Andrew Lanza

District 24

Traffic Safety Timeline for Great Kills-Eltingville

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Int 1439-2025 Frank Morano

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Int 1439-2025 Frank Morano

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Bus driver rear-ends BMW on Drumgoole Road W

Oct 11 - A bus driver rear-ended a slowing BMW on Drumgoole Road W near Arthur Kill Road. The woman driver suffered neck pain. The male bus driver was listed with an unspecified injury.

Two westbound drivers crashed on Drumgoole Road W near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. A bus driver rear-ended a BMW sedan that was slowing or stopping. The 33-year-old woman driving the BMW suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The 37-year-old male bus driver was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, the BMW was slowing or stopping while the bus was going straight ahead, and the bus driver hit the car's center back end. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Driver Hurt in Miles Ave Right-of-Way Crash

Sep 23 - Two drivers collided at Miles Ave and Daleham St on Staten Island. Police recorded failure to yield. A 30-year-old woman driver was injured. The other driver's injuries were not specified.

Two drivers collided at Miles Ave and Daleham St in Staten Island. One driver was going west. The other was going north. The crash injured a 30-year-old woman who was driving. Her injuries included shoulder and upper arm trauma and an internal complaint, per the report. The other driver, a 61-year-old woman, had injuries listed as unspecified. According to the police report, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way was recorded. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. Both drivers were traveling straight. Impact points noted were a left front quarter panel on the sedan and a right front bumper on the pickup truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Int 1386-2025 Morano co-sponsors prompt street-furniture repairs, modestly improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 demands repair or replacement of damaged street furniture within three months. It forces public tracking of notices. It covers bike racks, shelters and bollards but excludes traffic signals. It aims to modestly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Bill Int 1386-2025 (status: SPONSORSHIP) was filed 9/4/2025 and appears on the council record 9/10/2025. It is before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Julie Menin, Justin L. Brannan and Frank Morano joined. The bill requires the Department to log notices and repair or replace street furniture within three months, or record why not. Requiring timely repair and public tracking modestly improves safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, though impact is limited by the three-month window and exclusion of traffic signals.


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Int 1386-2025 Morano sponsors primary bill requiring prompt street furniture repairs, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Sep 10 - Int. 1386 forces agencies to fix or replace broken street furniture within three months and publish repair logs. It restores bike racks, bus shelters and bollards that shield pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int. 1386-2025. Status: Sponsorship. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #17596 filed 9/4/2025; event recorded 9/10/2025. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to requiring prompt repair of street furniture." Primary sponsor: Council Member Frank Morano. Co-sponsor: Council Member Julie Menin. The bill requires agencies and their contractors to repair or replace damaged or missing street furniture within three months, to keep a public log of notices, and to publish an annual report. Requiring timely repair/replacement and public tracking of damaged street furniture (e.g., bike racks, bus shelters, bollards, wayfinding) reduces hazards and maintains protective elements in pedestrian spaces. Better-maintained amenities can also support walking and cycling uptake, yielding safety-in-numbers benefits.


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Motorcyclist Ejected After Uninvolved Vehicle on Richmond Ave

Sep 1 - A 38-year-old motorcyclist rode west on Richmond Ave near 4262. He reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. He crashed and was ejected. He stayed conscious with shoulder and upper arm injuries.

Near 4262 Richmond Ave in Staten Island, a 38-year-old man driving a 2015 motorcycle traveled west, going straight. He reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. He crashed. The front end took the hit. The impact ejected him. He was conscious at the scene and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with abrasions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded that factor for the driver. One person was injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Left-turning SUV hits senior walker

Aug 24 - A left-turning SUV struck a 77-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Wainwright Ave at Sylvia St. She went down with a leg bruise. The driver was distracted. Staten Island pavement took the blow. The system made it easy.

A southbound SUV made a left from Wainwright Ave toward Sylvia St and hit a 77-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a hip and upper‑leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver is listed as licensed and turning left, with no vehicle damage noted. The pedestrian was recorded as “Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,” but only after the driver’s inattention that led to the impact. This was a turning‑movement crash that hurt a person on foot while a distracted driver moved through the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus

Aug 5 - A 13-year-old on a moped slammed into an MTA bus at a Staten Island intersection before dawn. He flew from the seat. Head injuries. Blood on the pavement. The bus driver stayed. Police investigate.

amNY reported on August 5, 2025, that a 13-year-old boy was critically injured after his moped collided with an eastbound S53 MTA bus at Castleton and Park Avenues. The article states, "the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus." The boy was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. The bus driver and three passengers were unhurt. No arrests were made. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the crash. New York law requires a driver's license to operate a moped, which is classified as a limited-use motorcycle. The report highlights the intersection's risks and the need for clear enforcement of moped regulations.


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Boys Ejected in Richmond Ave Moped Crash

Jul 29 - On Richmond near Katan, a driver in an SUV collided with a moped carrying two boys. The 13-year-old driver and his 14-year-old passenger were ejected and injured. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience.

A driver in a Ford SUV and a moped carrying two boys collided on Richmond Ave near Katan Ave in Staten Island at 12:44 a.m. The 13-year-old moped driver and his 14-year-old passenger were ejected and injured. The SUV driver, 18, and a 17-year-old passenger were unhurt. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inexperience" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded those driver errors in the crash record. The moped driver was unlicensed. Records show both drivers were going straight before impact. The SUV had center-front damage; the moped’s damage was at the right front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Teen SUV driver turns left, hits 79-year-old man

Jul 28 - A 17-year-old SUV driver turned left on Arthur Kill Road at Drumgoole Road West and hit a 79-year-old man crossing with the signal. The man was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

A 17-year-old driver in a 2004 Chevrolet SUV, traveling west on Arthur Kill Road, made a left at Drumgoole Road West and hit a 79-year-old pedestrian. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was 'Making Left Turn' when he hit the man. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection. Impact was center front. The left front bumper was damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Int 1339-2025 Morano co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


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Int 0857-2024 Morano votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Staten Island Crosswalk

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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Lanza Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization

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

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


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Mike Reilly Opposes Safety-Boosting Speed Camera Program Reauthorization

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

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


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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider

Jun 22 - A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.


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SUV and Sedan Collide on Oakdale Street

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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S 8344 Reilly votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

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


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S 8344 Tannousis misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

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