Westchester Square: Two Dead, Seventy‑Seven Hurt

May 31 - 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 2023-05-31

May 30 - Two sedans collided on Glover Street at 2 p.m. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises over their entire bodies. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of a parked car. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan traveling east on Glover Street struck the left rear bumper of a parked Dodge sedan. The Honda carried two occupants, both 18 years old, who sustained contusions and bruises over their entire bodies. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The impact point was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 22 - A 24-year-old man on an unlicensed e-scooter crashed on Eastchester Road. He was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The driver was unconscious with minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and pedestrian confusion as factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male driver on an unlicensed e-scooter traveling south on Eastchester Road was partially ejected in a crash. He sustained a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle's center front end was damaged. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error, specifically inattention and distraction, as key causes. No blame is placed on the injured driver beyond these factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - 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 2023-05-22

May 16 - 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 2023-05-16

May 12 - A pedestrian was struck on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash happened outside an intersection in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Saint Raymond Avenue in the Bronx after being hit by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian, a female, suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. No information about the vehicle type or driver details was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A bus struck a bicyclist on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bus driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue involving a bus and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus, carrying 20 passengers, struck the cyclist on its right front quarter panel while both were traveling eastbound. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and was the driver of the bike. The bus driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - Two sedans crashed on Overing Street in the Bronx. One driver made a left turn, the other went straight. The front passenger in one sedan suffered back injuries and bruises. Driver distraction caused the collision. Vehicles damaged at front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Overing Street in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling straight north, the other was making a left turn. The front passenger in one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end. The driver errors identified include failure to maintain attention while driving. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 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

Mar 21 - 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

Mar 6 - A 69-year-old man was hit by a sedan turning left on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Eastchester Road in the Bronx struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - 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

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 14 - A 21-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a Bronx crash. The scooter struck the front center of a sedan making a left turn on Westchester Square. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when his vehicle collided with a sedan making a left turn on Westchester Square in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling west while making the left turn, and the e-scooter was traveling east going straight ahead. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, causing damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 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

Feb 2 - A van and sedan slammed together on Lyon Avenue. The van driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inexperience and distraction fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a van and a sedan collided head-on at Lyon Avenue and Glebe Avenue in the Bronx. The van driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The van’s left front bumper and quarter panel were damaged; the sedan’s center front end was struck. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inexperience and distraction, as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - 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 2023-02-01

Jan 24 - 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

Jan 24 - 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