About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 12
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 57
▸ Contusion/Bruise 58
▸ Abrasion 48
▸ Pain/Nausea 47
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Canarsie
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 125 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Infiniti Sedan (MJP5212) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Canarsie’s Evening Toll
Canarsie: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just after 6 PM on Jan 27, 2024, a 14‑year‑old was struck and killed at Glenwood Rd and E 81 St. The police marked the case a fatal pedestrian crash. NYC Open Data
They were one of 12 people killed on Canarsie’s streets since Jan 1, 2022. Another 1,996 were hurt. These figures come from the city’s crash database for this neighborhood through Sep 3, 2025. NYC Open Data
Cars and SUVs account for most of the pedestrian harm here. Trucks and buses add their share. NYC Open Data
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Left turns. A person in the crosswalk. A driver who fails to yield. On Jan 10, 2025, at Avenue L and E 88 St, a left‑turning SUV killed a pedestrian; investigators listed “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way.” NYC Open Data
Rockaway Parkway takes lives. A 66‑year‑old pedestrian was killed at Seaview Ave on Nov 1, 2024. A 91‑year‑old pedestrian was killed away from any intersection on Dec 29, 2022. NYC Open Data
Evenings hit hardest. Four deaths came in the 6 PM hour. More struck at 9 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM. NYC Open Data
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What changes when we look at this year? Crashes are up. From Jan 1 to Sep 3, 2025, there were 528 crashes, up from 455 over the same window last year. Injuries rose to 459 from 352. Serious injuries rose to seven from five. Deaths fell to one from two. NYC Open Data
The corners that hurt most are no secret: Flatlands Avenue, Rockaway Parkway, Remsen Avenue, Glenwood Road, Avenue L. They keep showing up in the logs. NYC Open Data
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Who is moving the levers. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse backed a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans this summer. Legistar She has also pushed to unwind biased jaywalking enforcement. Streetsblog NYC
At the state level, Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. Open States Assembly Member Jaime Williams voted yes to extend school speed zones. Open States
The words are on the record. “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,” Narcisse said in 2023. amny.com
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What would help now. Slow turns with hardened corners and leading pedestrian intervals at Glenwood, Avenue L, and Rockaway. Clear sightlines at crosswalks. Dedicated enforcement where evening crashes cluster. These are basic tools. The crash data points to where to put them. NYC Open Data
Citywide fixes are ready. The Council can lower default speeds on local streets. Albany can pass the speed‑limiter bill. Our full action guide is here. Take action
A boy died just after 6 PM on Glenwood. The logbooks keep filling. The next move is ours. NYC Open Data
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is happening on Canarsie’s streets?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ Which vehicles are doing the harm?
▸ What are officials doing?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20
- S 8344 (school speed zones), Open States, Published 2025-06-13
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-26
- DOT brings back student competition that promotes health and street safety, amny.com, Published 2023-02-03
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
▸ Other Geographies
Canarsie Canarsie sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 69, District 46, AD 59, SD 19, Brooklyn CB18.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Canarsie
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Avenue M Intersection▸Jun 18 - A sedan turning right struck an SUV traveling south on Avenue M. The sedan driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:59 PM on Avenue M near East 95 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct collision during the turn and through movement on the roadway.
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SUV Right Turn Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Parkway▸Jun 14 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit him on Rockaway Parkway. The impact damaged the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front end. Driver error involved improper lane usage.
According to the police report, at 12:07 PM on Rockaway Parkway, a 2015 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it collided with a male bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, age 36, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speeds in Brooklyn▸Jun 14 - Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸Jun 9 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Avenue M in Brooklyn▸Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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.
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File Res 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
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Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
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ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Jun 18 - A sedan turning right struck an SUV traveling south on Avenue M. The sedan driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:59 PM on Avenue M near East 95 Street in Brooklyn. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct collision during the turn and through movement on the roadway.
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SUV Right Turn Strikes Bicyclist on Rockaway Parkway▸Jun 14 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit him on Rockaway Parkway. The impact damaged the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front end. Driver error involved improper lane usage.
According to the police report, at 12:07 PM on Rockaway Parkway, a 2015 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it collided with a male bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, age 36, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speeds in Brooklyn▸Jun 14 - Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸Jun 9 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
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Two Sedans Collide on Avenue M in Brooklyn▸Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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.
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File Res 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
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ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Jun 14 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit him on Rockaway Parkway. The impact damaged the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front end. Driver error involved improper lane usage.
According to the police report, at 12:07 PM on Rockaway Parkway, a 2015 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it collided with a male bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, age 36, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management during the turn. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
14
Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speeds in Brooklyn▸Jun 14 - Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.
9
Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸Jun 9 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
7
Two Sedans Collide on Avenue M in Brooklyn▸Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
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ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Jun 14 - Two sedans collided on East 100 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, unsafe speed was cited as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both were restrained by lap belts and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:16 on East 100 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling south and west. Both drivers were injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, indicating a likely angle collision. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city streets, resulting in significant injuries to vehicle occupants.
9
Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸Jun 9 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
7
Two Sedans Collide on Avenue M in Brooklyn▸Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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.
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File Res 0079-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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.
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File S 9718,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-03
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
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ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Jun 9 - A 56-year-old male driver suffered serious whole-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Ditmas Avenue. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:43 AM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling northeast, was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper from a center front end impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. Another parked 2009 Nissan sedan was involved, sustaining damage to its center back end. The data indicates driver error as a contributing factor, though no specific violations like failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
7
Two Sedans Collide on Avenue M in Brooklyn▸Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
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ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Jun 7 - Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Avenue M and East 83 Street in Brooklyn. The female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and was in shock. Police cited limited view and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on Avenue M near East 83 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other south, collided with impact points at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan sedan, aged 33, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The damage included the right front bumper of the Nissan and right side doors of the Toyota. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and distraction, with no mention of victim fault.
7S 8607
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
7A 7652
Chandler-Waterm votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
7S 9752
Persaud votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
7S 8607
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that improves school zone safety.▸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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
7A 7652
Williams votes no, opposing a bill that would improve school zone safety.▸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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
6Res 0079-2024
Narcisse votes yes to lower Open Streets speed limit, improving safety.▸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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
6S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
3S 9718
Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
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
24
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on Flatlands Avenue▸May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
May 24 - A 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted driver caused a crash on Flatlands Avenue. The bike hit a parked car. Blood on the street. Danger in the details.
According to the police report, a crash on Flatlands Avenue left a 22-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The collision happened at 18:59 as the cyclist traveled west and struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report lists no victim errors. Both the bike and the parked car were damaged. The crash shows the risk posed by distracted drivers, even when vehicles are not moving.
22
Narcisse Supports Safety Boosting Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking▸May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
-
ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
14
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
3
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
26
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
22
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
May 22 - Council Member Narcisse moves to end NYPD’s biased jaywalking crackdowns. Black and Latino New Yorkers bear the brunt. The bill would legalize crossing mid-block and against the light. Only eight council members back it. NYPD stays silent.
On May 22, 2024, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse of Brooklyn introduced a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. The bill, currently with only eight co-sponsors out of 51, aims to 'permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals.' Narcisse states the goal is to 'legalize the activity commonly referred to as 'jaywalking' and specify that no penalties can be imposed.' The move follows years of data showing NYPD’s racially biased enforcement: in 2023, 92 percent of jaywalking tickets went to Black or Latino residents, who make up just 55 percent of the city’s population. Lawmakers have long sought to end this pattern. The NYPD did not comment.
- ON THE BIAS: NYPD’s ‘Walking While Black’ Ticketing Continues, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-22
21S 8607
Persaud votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸May 21 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-05-21
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
May 21 - 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 2024-05-21
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
May 14 - A motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a violent collision with a sedan on East 94 Street. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and unsafe speed, leaving the rider with neck contusions and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:04 PM on East 94 Street in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan. The motorcyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unsafe speeds on city streets.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Two Women▸May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
May 3 - A Nissan SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2008 Nissan SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a vehicle ahead, impacting its left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe distance and speed.
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked Car, SUV in Brooklyn▸Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Apr 26 - A distracted driver turned right on Avenue K, struck a parked sedan, then hit an SUV. The turning driver suffered head injuries. Metal crumpled. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a driver making a right turn on Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a parked Toyota sedan and then struck a Nissan SUV traveling northeast. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The SUV was hit on its right rear quarter panel. The driver who caused the crash, a 25-year-old man, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. No contributing factors were listed for the other drivers or occupants. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction.
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SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Sedan▸Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.
Apr 22 - An SUV driver disregarded traffic control, colliding with a sedan on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in traffic control compliance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 PM on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. A male SUV driver, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling southbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to obey traffic signals. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the SUV driver's disregard for traffic control directly caused the collision and the resulting injuries.