Concourse Bleeds While City Sleeps—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

A taxi merging northwest on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a flatbed truck changing lanes. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by involved drivers as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 4 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 27-year-old male passenger in the taxi, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured in the collision, complaining of neck pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The taxi was merging northwest when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a flatbed truck changing lanes. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest. The report explicitly identifies failure to yield right-of-way by both drivers as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and was injured due to the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes and merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a collision on Gerard Avenue. The crash involved a sedan and another vehicle, with improper passing and unsafe speed cited as contributing factors by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gerard Avenue at 6:00 PM. A 24-year-old male occupant, seated as the right rear passenger in a sedan, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors contributing to the collision. The sedan was involved in a crash impacting its right rear bumper while the other vehicle, traveling north, struck with its left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s improper lane usage and unsafe speed as the causes of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 60-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on East 169 Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 16:47. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other occupants were in the vehicle. Vehicle damage and point of impact are recorded as 'Other.' This collision highlights driver errors as the primary cause of harm to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver set off a four-car pileup on East 165 Street. Metal slammed metal. A 41-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She stayed conscious, strapped in by her harness.

According to the police report, a crash involving three SUVs and a sedan erupted on East 165 Street at 12:28 p.m. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the cause. Vehicles were traveling west; some were stopped in traffic, one was parked, and another was moving straight ahead. Impact points included left side doors, bumpers, and back ends, showing a chain reaction. A 41-year-old female SUV driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report highlights driver distraction as the contributing factor, with no victim behavior listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped carrying two struck a parked sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The impact ejected a 19-year-old rear passenger, fracturing his lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the moped driver caused severe injuries without any vehicle occupants harmed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near Sheridan Avenue on East 161 Street in the Bronx at 11:53 p.m. A moped traveling eastbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2008 sedan. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, was operating at an unsafe speed, which is cited as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact ejected a 19-year-old male rear passenger from the moped, causing fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious but seriously injured. The sedan had no occupants at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The report highlights the moped driver's unsafe speed and unlicensed status as critical factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Major Deegan Expressway. Driver inattention sent one car into another. A 41-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. High speed and distraction turned routine travel into harm.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on the Major Deegan Expressway collided at 14:08. The right front bumper of a Honda sedan struck the left rear bumper of an Audi sedan. The Audi’s 41-year-old female driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, noted twice. Both vehicles were going straight before the crash. This incident underscores the danger of driver distraction on busy city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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