Kids Bleed While City Waits

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

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

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

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The 18-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on East 161 Street near River Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a right turn southbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his bike. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, while the bike sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain attention while turning, directly led to this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2024-05-28

A sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a moped traveling southwest on Jerome Avenue. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue at 11:45. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead southwest. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver. This collision underscores the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW driver turned right on Jerome Avenue, struck another sedan. Inattention and distraction led to the crash. Three people hurt: driver with back bruises, two passengers with facial injuries.

According to the police report, at 2:11 AM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, a BMW sedan making a right turn collided with another sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Three occupants in the BMW were injured: the driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered back contusions and bruises; two female passengers, ages 31 and 32, sustained facial contusions and bruises. Airbags deployed for both passengers. The BMW's center front end struck the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report highlights driver inattention as the cause. No actions by the injured passengers contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV changing lanes collided with an e-scooter rider traveling north on Jerome Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered whole-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited improper lane usage and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue around 2 p.m. The SUV driver was changing lanes northbound when the collision happened, impacting the e-scooter rider on the right front bumper. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured across his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on River Avenue in the Bronx. A 13-year-old girl, a rear passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention. The impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on River Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the southbound vehicle. A 13-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Additionally, improper passing or lane usage contributed to the crash. The report does not attribute fault or contributing factors to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

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 2024-03-27

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 2024-03-20

A bicyclist driving north on River Avenue struck a pedestrian not in the roadway. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash occurred amid unsafe speed and aggressive driving during a police pursuit, causing knee and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist driving north on River Avenue was involved in a collision with a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. Both individuals sustained injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with the bicyclist suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and the pedestrian injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike, which was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was also conscious and injured outside the roadway. The crash impact was at the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage at the same location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07