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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 2024-06-06

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

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

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Perry Avenue at 11:40 a.m. A 24-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, at 11:40 a.m. on Perry Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One vehicle, a 2017 Honda SUV traveling north, was parked before the crash. The other, a 2003 Lexus SUV registered in Virginia, was involved in the collision. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Lexus. The 24-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in moderate injury to the Honda driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730546 - 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 traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle going west on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan was traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 16:09 when it collided with another vehicle traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan’s sole occupant and driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-bike rider traveling straight on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash. The sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Webster Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 16-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was the sole occupant and was licensed in New York. The report cites the sedan driver's use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 37-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her in a marked crosswalk. The impact fractured and dislocated her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk on Steuben Avenue near East 208 Street in the Bronx at 5:10 PM. The driver of a 2022 Tesla sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk, causing the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and facial injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck him head-on. The crash occurred early morning on East 207 Street, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2016 Nissan SUV making a left turn westbound on East 207 Street and a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained facial injuries and a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, directly causing the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in NYC.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on East Gun Hill Road. The impact struck the bike’s left side doors and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:30 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists an unspecified contributing factor but does not identify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The crash involved a single bicyclist occupant and an empty other vehicle. No further details on driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the afternoon. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:25 on East Gun Hill Road involving two sedans. One driver, a 64-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the collision. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed, and no additional contributing factors were cited. The report focuses on driver error related to lane usage, with no mention of victim fault or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722531 - 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 southbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided at Webster Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when impact occurred. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a concussion and head injury, restrained by a lap belt. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:26. A 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2019 Volkswagen sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The SUV carried four occupants; the front passenger, a 61-year-old female, sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The sedan had three occupants. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists the passenger's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The collision's cause remains unclear, but the left turn maneuver by the sedan was a critical moment leading to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717741 - 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

A 20-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered full-body abrasions after a collision caused by an improper turn. The crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, with the driver partially ejected and sustaining serious injuries to the entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:12 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped, driven by a 20-year-old male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, was traveling north when it collided with a vehicle making an improper U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The moped carried two occupants, but only the driver’s injuries are detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 60-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises and shock after an SUV hit her at an intersection. The driver made a left turn, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 6:50 p.m. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and was in shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver's left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The SUV sustained no damage despite the injury to the pedestrian. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or helmet use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and box truck collided head-on while traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan struck on its right front bumper and the box truck impacted at its center front end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The injured party was a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had three occupants, and the box truck had one driver. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or pedestrian behaviors. Driver errors are implied by the collision between two vehicles traveling in the same direction, but no explicit failure to yield or other violations are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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