Bedford Park Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

Two sedans crashed at Briggs Avenue and East 199 Street in the Bronx. One driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. Police noted alcohol involvement. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel and center front end. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Briggs Avenue near East 199 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right side doors and front end of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Pick-up truck hit e-bike’s right side on Bainbridge Avenue. Thirty-year-old cyclist hurt. Abrasions and leg injuries. Driver’s improper lane use caused the crash. Metal met flesh. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck struck the right side of an e-bike on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The truck’s front end hit the e-bike’s right side while both vehicles were going straight. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and damaged both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan on West Bedford Park Boulevard. The driver of the parked car, a 27-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West Bedford Park Boulevard collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 27-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front bumper of the moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck the right side of her vehicle. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2019 sedan and a 2023 SUV. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the SUV struck the right side of her vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was injured in the neck area but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. Both vehicles sustained front and right side damage respectively. The crash highlights multiple driver errors without assigning fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 72-year-old man driving an SUV suffered facial injuries and shock after a collision on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and a parked taxi. The SUV's right front bumper struck the sedan's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2023 SUV traveling north, a 2020 sedan making a U-turn southwest, and a parked taxi. The SUV struck the sedan on its left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 72-year-old man, was injured with facial wounds and minor bleeding and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked taxi sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered shock from the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Rep. Adriano Espaillat worked behind closed doors to stall Fordham Road bus lane improvements. Bronx lawmakers, once supportive, fell silent or opposed. The project, meant to speed up buses for 85,000 riders, now faces more delays. Vulnerable riders remain stuck in slow, dangerous traffic.

On August 3, 2023, Rep. Adriano Espaillat quietly lobbied Bronx officials against proposed Fordham Road bus lane upgrades. The project, under city review since 2022, aimed to speed up buses for 85,000 daily riders by installing dedicated busways or offset lanes. According to Streetsblog, Espaillat leaned on younger electeds to align with Council Member Oswald Feliz, a vocal critic. 'He defers to the local elected officials, and all of them seem to be in agreement,' said Espaillat’s chief of staff, Aneiry Batista. Lawmakers who once supported the upgrades grew silent or opposed them after Espaillat’s intervention. The Department of Transportation, MTA, and governor’s office met with Espaillat to discuss the project, but delays persisted. The opposition from Feliz and business groups led DOT to scrap the most ambitious safety options. Riders, many without cars, remain exposed to slow, hazardous conditions as cars block bus lanes and traffic crawls.

• Rep. Adriano Espaillat Rallying Bronx Pols Against Fordham Road Bus Lane Fixes: Sources, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03

A sedan traveling north on Valentine Avenue crashed, striking with its right front bumper. Two men inside suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both wore lap belts. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. Shock gripped both victims.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north on Valentine Avenue crashed, impacting with its right front bumper. The driver, a 43-year-old man, and a 35-year-old male passenger were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused shock and moderate injuries to both men.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.

A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 68-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked SUV on Valentine Avenue. The driver was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage. The crash left the woman conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Valentine Avenue after emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The driver of a 2006 Acura SUV was backing northbound and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A BMW SUV turning left struck a southbound JIAJU vehicle on Saxon Avenue in the Bronx. The JIAJU driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a JIAJU vehicle traveling south on Saxon Avenue was struck by a BMW SUV making a left turn. The collision impacted the center front end of the JIAJU and the right front bumper of the SUV. The JIAJU driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.

On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05

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 2023-06-01