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Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.

Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.

• Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates, amny.com, Published 2023-04-11

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

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

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

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

A motorscooter rider was ejected after a collision with a parked sedan and a turning vehicle on Intervale Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Unsafe lane changing and other vehicular factors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on Intervale Avenue collided with a parked 2005 Nissan sedan and a westbound sedan making a left turn. The motorscooter rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The parked sedan was struck at its center front end, while the turning sedan was hit on its left front bumper. The motorscooter overturned on impact. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe lane changes and other vehicular actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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

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

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 2006 Dodge SUV was making an improper U-turn northbound on Boston Road when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and male. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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

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

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

A garbage truck driver suffered a head contusion in a crash on Sheridan Boulevard. The truck and a flatbed truck, both parked, collided frontally. The driver was conscious but injured. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sheridan Boulevard in the Bronx involving a garbage truck and a flatbed truck, both parked before impact. The garbage truck driver, a 29-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the garbage truck and the left front bumper of the flatbed. The driver was not ejected and was the sole injured party. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A 54-year-old man walking against traffic on Jennings Street was struck at an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Jennings Street against traffic at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred near Stebbins Avenue in zip code 10459.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan traveling east on Jennings Street hit a 6-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a 6-year-old pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A moped and SUV collided on Southern Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was ejected and injured. Only the moped driver was hurt. The SUV took front-end damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Southern Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn at East 173 Street. The moped driver, a 22-year-old man, was unlicensed and inexperienced. He was ejected from the moped and suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV, driven by a licensed man, sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. Only the moped driver was injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05