Aug 12 - Two sedans crashed at Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue. Three people bruised. Police cite driver distraction and blocked views. Metal twisted. No one ejected. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 p.m. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered contusions and bruises to the neck and body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The BMW was making a left turn, the Honda a right. All injured were conscious and wore lap belts. The crash damaged the vehicles' left front quarter panels and side doors. Driver errors—distraction and limited visibility—were central to the collision. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Sedan swung a bad U-turn on Coney Island Avenue. It hit a northbound e-scooter head-on. Fourteen-year-old rider took the blow. His knee and leg bruised. Driver’s turn went wrong. Young rider paid the price.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn struck a northbound e-scooter at 3060 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:40 PM. The 14-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's error. The teen was conscious and not ejected. No contributing factors related to the e-scooter driver or equipment were noted. This crash shows the danger of driver mistakes during turning maneuvers and the risk faced by young riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Two sedans crashed on Oceanview Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. The eastbound driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 a.m. on Oceanview Avenue, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the turning vehicle. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 25-year-old male occupant, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting a failure in maintaining focus behind the wheel. Both drivers were licensed, but the turning vehicle’s driver held only a permit. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A sedan turned right on Neptune Avenue, its bumper striking a young woman crossing with the signal. She fell, crushed and unconscious, left sprawled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The intersection became a site of violence and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at Neptune Avenue and East 12th Street struck a 19-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The impact from the vehicle's right front bumper left her with crush injuries to her entire body and rendered her unconscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is documented in the report, confirming she had the legal right to cross at that moment. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by people walking at intersections when drivers disregard traffic laws.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - A sedan slammed its front end on Guider Avenue. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. A 35-year-old passenger took the hit. She left bruised, arm battered, in shock.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford sedan making a right turn on Guider Avenue crashed at 1:50 AM. The sedan's center front end struck another vehicle. Police cite alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. A 35-year-old female front-seat passenger was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The passenger was in shock after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victim. Driver impairment and speed stand out as the causes behind the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - 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

Jun 20 - A tractor truck driven by an inexperienced driver struck multiple parked sedans on Corbin Place in Brooklyn. The impact injured the truck driver, causing head trauma and shock. The collision caused damage to the rear ends of several vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 on Corbin Place in Brooklyn. A tractor truck traveling south struck multiple parked sedans, impacting their center back ends. The truck driver, a licensed male from New York, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedans were stationary and parked at the time of impact. The injured party was the truck driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was concentrated on the right front bumper of the truck and the center back ends of the sedans. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 3 - A 32-year-old female bicyclist suffered a head injury and shock in a Brooklyn crash. The cyclist was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. The incident involved a parked vehicle and occurred near Brighton Beach Avenue in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision near 517 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, at 2:27 AM. The bicyclist, who was the driver of the bike, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a parked vehicle that showed no damage or point of impact, while the bike sustained unspecified damage. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. No driver errors or violations are explicitly cited in the data, but the presence of unspecified factors suggests systemic danger. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - 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

May 23 - Abandoned poles and wires block sidewalks, trap walkers, and threaten cyclists. This bill sets strict deadlines for removal and transfer. Delay ends. Streets clear. Danger cut.

Int 0921-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 23, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Justin L. Brannan with Holden, Vernikov, Marmorato, and Paladino, demands owners remove abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances within 60 days—or immediately if dangerous. Transfers to new poles must happen in 30 days. The matter title reads: 'timelines for the removal of abandoned or unsafe utility poles, wires, and appurtenances, and the transfer of appurtenances to newly erected poles.' Swift action means fewer sidewalk traps and less risk for those on foot or bike.

• File Int 0921-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-23

May 13 - Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway during right turns. The 28-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound. Both drivers were making right turns when the collision happened. The 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Vehicle damage was recorded at the center back end of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically alcohol impairment and unsafe lane changes, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A 43-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her while she crossed Shore Boulevard with the signal. The driver made a right turn, failing to yield, causing serious bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Boulevard in Brooklyn at 6:00 pm. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the driver's distraction directly caused the collision. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - Three drivers hurt in a violent SUV pileup on Belt Parkway. Fractures, dislocations, shock. Metal twisted at rear panels and bumpers. No cause named. High speed, high risk. System failed them.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway at 6:40 a.m. All drivers—ages 33, 39, and 53—were injured, suffering fractures, dislocations, and shock. The impact struck left rear quarter panels and front bumpers. Each driver was alone, restrained by lap belts, with airbags deployed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all drivers. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are named. The crash left all three drivers with serious injuries, underscoring the dangers faced by road users in multi-vehicle collisions on high-speed city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - Senate bill S 9162 aims to kill congestion pricing, shake up the MTA board, and order a forensic audit. Streets stay clogged. Riders and walkers face more danger. Sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.

Senate bill S 9162 was introduced on May 2, 2024, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill's title: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (District 23) is the primary sponsor. The bill would repeal congestion pricing, expand the MTA board, and require a forensic audit. No safety analysis was provided, but repealing congestion pricing keeps traffic thick and streets hostile for New York’s most vulnerable.

• File S 9162, Open States, Published 2024-05-02