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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 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 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 7 - Albany scrambles. Hochul halts congestion pricing. Lawmakers, including Zellnor Myrie, reject quick fixes. The MTA’s future hangs on shaky ground. No new plan. No stable money. Riders and streets wait. Danger grows as funding stalls.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers debated MTA funding after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, titled 'Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing,' unfolded as the legislative session neared its end. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie voiced strong opposition, stating, 'I am opposed to the Governor’s last-minute plan to cancel congestion pricing. I will vote against any plan that will redirect funds from other priorities to cover the revenue lost from congestion pricing.' Hochul’s payroll tax proposal failed. An IOU from the general fund faces resistance. Critics argue only congestion pricing offers stable, legal funding. No alternative secures the MTA’s capital needs. Vulnerable riders face mounting risk as lawmakers stall.

• Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Two SUVs slammed together on Clarkson Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One man’s back, another’s neck. Metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclist. No clear cause named.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided head-on at 450 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:17. One SUV was heading west, going straight. The other was eastbound, making a U-turn. Both vehicles struck left front bumpers. A 61-year-old male driver suffered internal back injuries. A 56-year-old male passenger suffered internal neck injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Outrage mounts as Hochul pushes last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion tolls: ‘Insulting joke’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

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 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 - 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

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 28 - 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

May 25 - SUV slammed into a 37-year-old woman crossing Linden Boulevard. Driver’s inattention and speed left her with full-body abrasions. She stayed conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 305 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 1:50 AM. The woman was crossing without a signal when the SUV hit her with its center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The incident underscores the danger posed by distracted, speeding drivers at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - A taxi changing lanes struck a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue. The sedan's right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, traveling north and changing lanes, collided head-on with a northbound sedan. The sedan's right rear passenger, a 21-year-old female, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver's improper lane usage and the sedan occupant's contributing factor of following too closely as key driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 16 - Council bill targets repeat pedal-assist bike violators. Three strikes trigger a mandatory safety course. Ignore the course, lose your bike. DOT will track results. Three-year pilot. Enforcement, not education, leads.

Int 0874-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 16, 2024, by Council Members Ariola (primary), Hanks, Hudson, Louis, Mealy, and Banks, the bill orders DOT to launch a pilot abatement program for unsafe pedal-assist bicycle operators. The bill summary states: 'Pedal-assist bicycle operators who accrue 3 or more moving violations under city law would be required to take a safe pedal-assist bicycle operation course offered by DOT.' Noncompliance means bike impoundment. DOT must report on course completions, impounds, and program effectiveness. The pilot sunsets after three years. The bill aims to curb reckless riding through strict enforcement.

• File Int 0874-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 9 - A sedan hit a 30-year-old woman on Nostrand Avenue. Her elbow and lower arm broke from the impact. Police cite driver-related factors. She was conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was struck by an eastbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue near Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 12:30 a.m. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related error. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries requiring medical care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A sedan and a pickup truck collided on Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers. The female sedan driver and male truck driver suffered concussions and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles after impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling south on Tilden Avenue collided with a 2008 Ford pickup truck traveling west. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel and left front quarter panel, while the pickup truck's center front end was damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 26-year-old female sedan driver and a 48-year-old male truck driver. The female driver suffered a concussion, and the male driver sustained a concussion and upper arm injury. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim behaviors. The collision highlights driver errors and vehicle impacts in a multi-vehicle crash on a Brooklyn street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow after a collision in Brooklyn. The crash involved a distracted driver and occurred near Bedford Avenue. The bicyclist suffered serious arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM in Brooklyn near 2240 Bedford Avenue. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when he was struck. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The involved SUV was parked and showed no damage, indicating the bicyclist collided with it while the driver was inattentive. The report lists no contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or equipment. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - Two vehicles collided head-on on East 28 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries ranging from knee to pelvis trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash that left occupants in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on East 28 Street near Avenue D in Brooklyn at 8:55 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The taxi driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver, a 62-year-old male, sustained hip and upper leg injuries. Two female passengers in the sedan, ages 28 and 32, were also injured in the abdomen and pelvis area. All occupants experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19