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Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 57-year-old male bicyclist suffered a facial contusion on Grand Concourse. He was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved no vehicle damage. Police cited bicyclist error and confusion as contributing factors. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Grand Concourse was injured, sustaining a facial contusion. The bicyclist was conscious and remained on the bike, which showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved, and no driver errors beyond the bicyclist's confusion were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused injury severity level 3, with no ejection from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan driver changed lanes unsafely on the Major Deegan Expressway. The vehicle struck an SUV and a taxi. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver was changing lanes unsafely and traveling at an unsafe speed when his vehicle collided with a station wagon/SUV going straight ahead and a taxi also traveling straight. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists Unsafe Lane Changing and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two sedans crashed at East 165 Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. One driver, 18, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as causes. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 165 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The crash involved a 2021 sedan traveling west and a 2013 sedan making a left turn northeast. An 18-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan. No ejections occurred, and the injured party was an occupant of one of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan struck the rear of a truck on Exterior Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The truck showed no damage; the sedan’s rear was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Exterior Street rear-ended a truck also moving south. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck sustained no damage, while the sedan had damage to its center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No ejections or pedestrian involvement occurred. The crash caused injury to the sedan driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

An SUV traveling north hit two parked sedans on Carroll Place in the Bronx. The SUV's left front bumper collided with the center back ends of both parked vehicles. A 19-year-old female driver inside one sedan suffered knee and leg injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Carroll Place struck two parked sedans, impacting their center back ends with its left front bumper. The crash injured a 19-year-old female driver inside one of the sedans. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked sedans were stationary at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the rear ends of the sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A tractor truck changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway and struck a sedan’s left front quarter panel. Four sedan occupants suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries. The truck driver was distracted. All victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway changed lanes and collided with the left front quarter panel of a sedan going straight ahead. The sedan carried four occupants, including the driver. All four occupants were injured, suffering whiplash and fractures to the neck, back, and shoulder. The driver of the truck was cited for driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver and front passenger both reported whiplash injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The truck’s point of impact was its right rear bumper, indicating the lane change caused the collision. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10