Deadly Silence on Flatbush Streets: Demand Action Now

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 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 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 54-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 51 Street with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The vehicle’s front left bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 51 Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2017 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV’s center front end and left front bumper were damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at 2:40 a.m. One vehicle hit the other's right side doors. A 32-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both drivers were going straight. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue early in the morning. The Chevrolet sedan, traveling west, struck the right side doors of the Audi sedan. A 32-year-old male occupant in the Chevrolet was injured, suffering back trauma and shock. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel of the Audi and the right side doors of the Chevrolet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

SUV and sedan crashed at Winthrop and East 54. SUV driver, woman, 40, suffered serious neck injuries. Both vehicles went straight. Impact crushed metal. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided at Winthrop Street and East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was heading east. The sedan traveled south. Both vehicles went straight before impact. The crash struck the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The SUV driver sustained serious internal neck injuries but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors are identified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No details on safety equipment are provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered upper leg and hip injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2011 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 30-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan collided with a parked SUV and another sedan. The driver was semiconscious and suffered unknown injuries. Illness was cited as a contributing factor by police.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving a sedan, a parked SUV, and another sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured driver was semiconscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both the sedan and SUV were parked before impact, while the other sedan was traveling east. The driver errors are unspecified in the report, with no mention of failure to yield or other common violations. The injured driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the front ends of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Kings Highway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female making a left turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No safety equipment or additional factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631421 - 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

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

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The boy was conscious and treated for contusions. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when a northbound sedan struck him with its center front end. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. The sedan showed no vehicle damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

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 2023-03-21

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

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 2023-03-21

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 2023-03-21