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BMW SUV veered at unsafe speed, struck Nissan sedan. Both drivers bruised, shocked. Metal twisted. Belt Parkway eastbound, morning crash. Speed and sudden moves brought pain.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV changed lanes at unsafe speed and hit a Nissan sedan on Belt Parkway at 5:47 a.m. Both drivers, men aged 42 and 31, suffered contusions and shock. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's left front. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both men wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash left the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a crash on slippery pavement. The vehicle's defective brakes and wet road conditions combined to cause the collision. The driver was conscious and restrained, but sustained bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2011 sedan on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn was injured in a crash at 16:20. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted with damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected, wore a lap belt, and remained conscious after the collision. Injuries included contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as severity level 3. The pre-crash status was parked, indicating the driver may have lost control upon starting or moving. The defective brakes and slippery road surface created hazardous conditions leading directly to the crash, highlighting vehicle maintenance and road safety issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on West Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers. Both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The crash caused rear and front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 on West Avenue near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper and the other the center front end. The driver of the first sedan, a 42-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The front passenger, a 31-year-old female, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, with an additional factor of 'Following Too Closely' noted for the passenger's vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to inattention and unsafe following distance as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old rider on a westbound Honda motorcycle struck something hard on Belt Parkway. His helmet could not save him. The crash ended his life in the night, leaving only silence and broken metal behind.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old operating a 2007 Honda motorcycle westbound on Belt Parkway was killed after striking an unidentified hard object. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries. The crash occurred at 21:55 and involved no other vehicles or persons. The police narrative states: 'A 17-year-old on a 2007 Honda hit something hard. His helmet held, but his head didn’t. The night took him. One rider. One crash. No second chance.' Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, and the only vehicle involved was the motorcycle. The rider held a permit. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the systemic dangers faced by young riders on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two occupants suffered whiplash injuries in a rear-end collision on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a pick-up truck striking the back of an SUV while both vehicles were slowing or stopping.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. A pick-up truck traveling west struck the center back end of a slowing or stopping SUV, which was also traveling west. The collision caused injuries to two occupants in the SUV: a 67-year-old male driver and a 66-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered whiplash, with the driver reporting head injury and the passenger neck injury. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error by the pick-up truck operator. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old man was struck while crossing Neptune Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way and hit the pedestrian’s right front side. The victim suffered elbow and lower arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:06 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle traveling north struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle reportedly sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. This incident highlights driver failure to yield as a critical cause of harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a U-turn on West 23 Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured three passengers, including two children, all suffering head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 PM on West 23 Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a U-turn when it was struck from behind by a westbound SUV. The report identifies driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' by the sedan driver and 'Following Too Closely' by the SUV driver. Three passengers in the sedan, including two children aged 4 and 8, were injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan was impacted at the center back end. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and helmeted rider trauma. Police report cites driver error in backing maneuver as primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 near West 8 Street in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured when a 2015 SUV backed unsafely, striking the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The SUV driver, licensed in New Jersey, was traveling south and failed to yield while backing, which the report identifies as the contributing factor. The bike sustained damage to the center front end, while the SUV showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver as the critical cause, without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

New Yorkers packed the MTA Board meeting. They slammed the Governor’s pause on congestion pricing. The move guts $15 billion from transit upgrades. Projects for elevators and ramps stall. Disabled riders, seniors, and veterans lose out. Politicians split. Riders left stranded.

On June 24, 2024, the MTA Board heard public testimony and political debate on the fallout from Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of congestion pricing, which was set to begin June 30. The meeting focused on the loss of funding for transit accessibility. The matter, described as 'New Yorkers decry loss of congestion pricing money for accessible transit to MTA Board,' drew sharp criticism from disability advocates and riders. State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, representing District 23, praised the Governor’s pause, calling congestion pricing 'the wrong plan for my constituents.' The pause leaves a $15 billion hole in the MTA’s capital budget, halting upgrades like elevators and ramps at dozens of stations. Advocates warned that without this funding, disabled New Yorkers, seniors, and veterans remain shut out of the subway. The MTA faces a federal mandate to make 95% of stations accessible by 2055, but these projects now stall. Riders demanded action. Politicians offered little hope.

• New Yorkers decry loss of congestion pricing money for accessible transit to MTA Board, amny.com, Published 2024-06-24

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Belt Parkway late at night. The driver of the front vehicle suffered elbow and arm abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:18 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The front vehicle, a 2022 BMW driven by a 27-year-old man, was struck in the center back end by a 2023 Toyota sedan. The BMW driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the driver as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the BMW and the center back end of the Toyota, indicating a rear-end collision caused by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28