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Jun 8 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 1 - 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

May 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

May 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

May 28 - A sedan traveling east on Flatbush Avenue struck vehicles turning left westbound. The front middle passenger suffered a head injury and partial ejection. The crash caused whiplash and significant front-end damage. Driver error involved improper turning.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling east and two vehicles making left turns westbound. The front middle passenger in the sedan was partially ejected and sustained a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error during the left turns. The injured occupant was not using any safety equipment. The sedan's center front end and the other vehicles' front bumpers were damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or blame the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 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

May 14 - A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west, hit her center front. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Flatbush Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling west and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The collision caused damage to the front center of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - A sedan shot south on East 65th. The driver lost consciousness. Metal screamed. She slammed into two parked vehicles. Head trauma. Crushed limbs. The street froze. No one else hurt. Only silence and wreckage remained.

A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan on East 65th Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into two parked vehicles, a pick-up truck and an SUV. According to the police report, 'A 33-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel. Her sedan veered south, slamming into two parked cars. She was found belted, unconscious, with head trauma and crushed limbs.' The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were injured. The parked vehicles were empty. The driver wore a lap belt. The crash left her with severe injuries. No other driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the parked vehicle’s left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and head injury. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling south on Ryder Street collided with a parked 2022 Mitsubishi SUV. The point of impact was the Jeep’s right front bumper against the parked vehicle’s left rear bumper. The Jeep’s driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A 64-year-old man was struck on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. He crossed against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The driver was going straight and licensed. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and was struck by a southbound sedan. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors from the driver. No safety equipment or other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A 24-year-old man on a bike hit head-on by a vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. He suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. The rider stayed conscious. The crash left him hurt in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was struck head-on by a southbound vehicle while riding west on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue T in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected, and use of safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 60-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Airbags deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV was making a left turn on Avenue U when it collided with a 2019 sedan traveling south. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 60-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 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

Mar 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

Mar 13 - An 81-year-old woman was injured crossing East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A bus making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The bus showed no damage from the impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on East 36 Street in Brooklyn struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The bus was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - Two vehicles crashed head-on on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers suffered upper arm and neck injuries. The drivers were distracted. All occupants were conscious and restrained. The impact hit the left front panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling south and a 2004 Nissan sedan traveling north collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved four occupants in the SUV and two in the sedan. Three passengers, including two 12-year-old girls and a 61-year-old man, were injured with upper arm and neck injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the younger passengers. The SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel, while the sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A sedan on Flatbush Avenue struck its own front passenger. The 36-year-old man was left unconscious. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The crash tore the car’s front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck its front passenger, a 36-year-old man. The passenger was injured and rendered unconscious but was not ejected, secured by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The car’s center front end was damaged. The driver was licensed and female. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows how driver distraction and speed can cause severe harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 3 - DOT revives its student contest to push street safety and walking. Kids make PSAs. Winners get cash. Council Member Narcisse backs the move. The city wants young voices to remind drivers: streets are for people, not just cars.

On February 3, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced the return of the 'We're Walking Here' competition. This program, paused during the pandemic, targets K-12 students across New York City. The contest runs March 6-31, with students creating public-service announcements to promote walking and traffic safety. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, representing District 46, voiced support: 'I am happy to support the NYC DOT's relaunch of their "We're Walking Here" campaign to raise awareness of our collective responsibility to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries.' The contest partners with the 'Hip Hop 50' campaign, blending street safety with city culture. Winners receive prizes from The Safe Streets Fund. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez called students 'some of our most vulnerable pedestrians.' The program aims to put safety in the hands of those most at risk.

• DOT brings back student competition that promotes health and street safety, amny.com, Published 2023-02-03