Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing. The impact struck the center back end of one car and the left front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn were involved in a rear-end collision. The 62-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the rear vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No occupants were ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the rear sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

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

Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.

• Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07

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

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

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

A 33-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV, making a left turn, struck the rear of her vehicle. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured when a 2021 Nissan SUV made a left turn and collided with the center back end of her vehicle on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the station wagon was not ejected and was conscious after the crash, suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists no contributing factors for the station wagon driver but notes the SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact. The SUV struck the rear of the station wagon, causing injury to the occupant. The station wagon driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

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

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

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

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

A 36-year-old woman on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The e-biker was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female e-bike rider was injured when a 2016 Nissan SUV made a left turn on Flatbush Avenue and collided with her bike's left side doors. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention during the turn. The e-bike rider was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper at the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A sedan making a U-turn hit a skateboarder traveling north on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The skateboarder suffered a head contusion and shock. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The skateboarder was not ejected and wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a skateboarder traveling north. The skateboarder, a 26-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the skateboarder on the left side doors, damaging the vehicle's left side. The skateboarder was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was not wearing a helmet. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 23-year-old man riding outside an SUV was ejected and struck by the vehicle’s left front bumper on Nostrand Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male occupant riding or hanging on the outside of a 2005 Nissan SUV was ejected and struck by the vehicle’s left front bumper on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and notes the man was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, not at an intersection. No specific driver errors were recorded. The victim was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV pulled out from parking and hit him. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2012 SUV, starting from parking, struck him. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper collided with the bike's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling north. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 76-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked delivery truck on Avenue I in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the truck’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling westbound on Avenue I collided with a parked delivery truck. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the delivery vehicle. The driver sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The delivery truck was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. No ejections or additional injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

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

Two SUVs crashed on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered back pain and shock. Unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregard led to the impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was making a right turn while the other was stopped in traffic. The front passenger in the turning SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Damage was reported to the right side doors of the turning SUV and the left front quarter panel of the stopped SUV. Driver errors involving lane changes and ignoring traffic controls caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 63-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Beverley Road. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Five occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and bruises. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. All remained conscious and none were ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front bumper while the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. Five occupants were injured: the sedan driver and four passengers in the SUV. Injuries included whiplash, bruises to the face and limbs, and contusions. All injured parties were conscious and none were ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash occurred as the sedan was entering a parked position and the SUV was traveling straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09