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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 38-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after a sedan disregarded traffic control and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 183 Street collided with a 38-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Crotona Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her at the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The sedan, a 2006 Lexus, was operated by a licensed driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed when drivers disregard traffic controls, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV backed into her on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the collision, leaving the child in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge SUV was backing south on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx at 8:03 a.m. when it struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The child sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s unsafe backing maneuver and distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 25-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered upper arm injuries when an SUV backed unsafely and struck him. The driver’s inattention and distraction caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Fordham Road at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 6:45 PM in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Kia SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center back end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728311 - 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

SUV reversed into a bus in the Bronx. Driver and passenger hurt. Unsafe backing listed as cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2022 Tesla SUV was backing east on East 189 Street in the Bronx at 16:06 when it struck the right side doors of a northbound bus. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, and her 36-year-old male front passenger were both injured, suffering neck and facial injuries and complaining of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash damaged the SUV's center back end and the bus's right side doors. The report highlights the SUV driver's unsafe backing as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 13-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sport utility vehicle hit his right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, highlighting dangers at non-intersection crossings.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 Honda SUV traveling east on East 188 Street in the Bronx at 18:08. The collision occurred when the vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal area and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the impact location and pedestrian position indicate a failure to detect or yield to a pedestrian crossing outside a designated area. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle was operated by a licensed female driver going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped collided with a 57-year-old pedestrian at an Arthur Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash involved other vehicular factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at impact.

According to the police report, a moped struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx around 11:38 PM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, not in the roadway, and sustained head injuries with injury severity rated as 3, accompanied by shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver-related errors or conditions involving the moped. The moped had damage classified as "Other" with point of impact also listed as "Other." No pedestrian behaviors or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The report highlights the role of the moped and driver in causing the collision, focusing on vehicular errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old male driver in the Bronx lost consciousness while driving a sedan westbound on East Fordham Road. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock and was injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male sedan driver traveling west on East Fordham Road in the Bronx lost consciousness while operating the vehicle. The crash occurred at 8:19 AM. The driver sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, was not ejected from the vehicle, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating a medical or physical event affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The incident highlights the dangers when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720857 - 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

A distracted, unlicensed e-scooter driver crashed on East Fordham Road. The 35-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. Driver inattention led to the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 MCY e-scooter traveling east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx crashed at 8:40 PM. The male driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash ejected a 35-year-old female passenger, who sustained a level 3 head injury and internal complaints. The report lists the point of impact as 'Other' with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The data highlights the danger posed by distracted, unlicensed operation of motorized vehicles with passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11