No More Excuses: Fordham Heights Bleeds While Leaders Stall

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

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 24-year-old man was struck while crossing East 188 Street at Webster Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan involved hit him at the center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 188 Street at Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 sedan traveling south struck him at the center back end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the crash remain unspecified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613618 - 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 Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 4637, Open States, Published 2023-02-21

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

Two sedans collided head-on at East 184 Street and Ryer Avenue. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on East 184 Street at Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling straight when their left front bumpers collided. Two passengers, a 52-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, remained conscious, and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Damage centered on the front ends of both sedans. The crash left two people hurt and marked another day of danger for Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

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 23-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Webster Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on Webster Avenue. The crash involved a 2011 Hyundai SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599181 - 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 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 moving SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on Marion Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling north on Marion Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Mazda SUV, impacting its right rear bumper. The Jeep's left front bumper was damaged. The Jeep's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking stationary ones in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx. The SUV made a left turn, striking the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling east on East 184 Street made a left turn and collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained facial abrasions. The SUV's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash occurred near Webster Avenue in the Bronx, zip code 10458.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 45-year-old man was struck by a westbound motorscooter on East 183 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on East 183 Street collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorscooter. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan eastbound on East Fordham Road collided with a bus merging in the same direction. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the bus's right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver in a 2022 sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on East Fordham Road when her vehicle impacted the right rear quarter panel of a bus merging in the same direction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 24-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a head injury after a collision with a sedan on East 184 Street near Grand Concourse. The scooter was struck at the center back end. The driver was conscious but fractured and dislocated his head area.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash with a 2022 Honda sedan on East 184 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter was traveling south and struck at the center back end by the sedan traveling west. The e-scooter driver sustained a head injury described as a fracture and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05