No More Excuses: Fordham Heights Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A 37-year-old man was hit by an eastbound SUV on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact injured his chest and caused abrasions. The driver struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Fordham Road outside a crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as outside an intersection or crosswalk, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on East Fordham Road. The e-bike and sedan both traveled north and struck each other. The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on East Fordham Road collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV clipped a parked sedan on Morris Avenue. Right front bumper hit left rear. A 59-year-old woman in the SUV took a blow to the face. Passing too closely caused the crash. Night, metal, impact, pain.

According to the police report, a 2011 GMC SUV heading north on Morris Avenue struck a parked 2012 Toyota sedan. The SUV's right front bumper hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel. A 59-year-old woman, seated in the right rear of the SUV, suffered facial contusions. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are mentioned. The injured passenger was not ejected. Her use of safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. She suffered neck contusions and shock. The motorcycle driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The impact hit the motorcycle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on East Fordham Road struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained neck contusions and was in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The collision impacted the motorcycle's left front bumper, causing damage. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection and did not contribute to the crash. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved, with one occupant. The report does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An 11-year-old girl was struck while crossing Walton Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling straight southbound. The girl was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Walton Avenue, not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling straight ahead southbound. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information on vehicle type or driver details was provided. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 183 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast on East 183 Street made an improper left turn and struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

A 29-year-old man was hit by a vehicle at East Fordham Road and Grand Concourse. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower body. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not noted as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on West 183 Street. Aggressive driving and road rage fueled the impact. A 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians were hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The crash left a 34-year-old female driver with neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The status of the injured driver's safety equipment is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs collided on Grand Concourse. The rear vehicle struck the stopped front SUV. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to multiple body parts. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2018 SUV on Grand Concourse. The front vehicle had two occupants, a female driver and a male passenger, both injured with whiplash and bodily injuries. The rear vehicle had one male driver with a learner's permit. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Both occupants in the front SUV were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and sudden stops in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A moped carrying two men collided with a sedan making a left turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Both moped occupants were ejected and injured, suffering hip and upper leg trauma. The sedan had front-end damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck a southbound moped passing on Jerome Avenue. The moped carried two male occupants, ages 19 and 21, both ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered hip and upper leg injuries, with one semiconscious and the other conscious. The sedan sustained center front-end damage, impacting with its left front bumper. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The moped driver held a permit but no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped riders in collisions with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06