Bodies Break, Leaders Stall—Pelham Bay Streets Still Bleed

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

Apr 10 - A 59-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving south on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Her sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness while operating her 2018 sedan traveling south on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The vehicle impacted an object with the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the sole contributing factor. No other driver errors or external factors were noted. The crash involved only one vehicle and one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

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 24 - A man stood in the Bronx street. A northbound GMC SUV hit him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still. One life ended fast.

A 40-year-old man was killed when a northbound GMC SUV struck him on Westchester Avenue near 3151 in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A man stood in the road. A northbound GMC SUV struck him with its right front bumper. His head took the blow. He fell. He did not wake. The driver was distracted. The street was still.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 17 - A 30-year-old female driver and a 47-year-old male passenger were injured in a collision on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV struck the carry all while traveling north. Both occupants suffered moderate injuries and were restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2011 Honda SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway collided with a carry all vehicle merging in the same direction. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the carry all's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, and her 47-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining contusions and abdominal pain respectively. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The carry all showed no damage. The collision caused shock and moderate injuries to the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 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 26 - A 31-year-old man was struck at Westchester Avenue. He suffered a neck abrasion but stayed conscious. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The vehicle went straight. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered an abrasion to his neck and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The pedestrian’s actions before impact are unknown. No details on vehicle type or driver identity are provided. The report highlights driver errors and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Nov 21 - A 74-year-old woman crossing East 196 Street was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 196 Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2021 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 29 - A 72-year-old man was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on City Island Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when glare obscured the driver’s view. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to see him in time.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on City Island Avenue made a left turn and struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, impairing the driver's visibility. The driver’s action of making a left turn without yielding to the pedestrian was a critical error. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 14 - A tractor truck struck the right rear bumper of an SUV making a right turn on Bruckner Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered head and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Chevrolet SUV was making a right turn southbound on Bruckner Expressway when a 2021 tractor truck traveling straight ahead collided with its right rear bumper. The crash injured two passengers in the SUV, a 49-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. They suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. Neither occupant was ejected. The drivers of both vehicles were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - A 64-year-old male driver suffered injuries in a Bronx crash. His SUV, making a right turn on Stadium Avenue, struck a parked SUV. The impact damaged both vehicles. The driver was restrained and not ejected but experienced shock.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2012 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on Stadium Avenue in the Bronx when his vehicle collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 19 - A 14-year-old boy was hit crossing a marked crosswalk on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. The boy suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ampere Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 14-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the pedestrian's crossing was without signal. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate, with no mention of helmet or signaling factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 15 - An e-scooter rider was ejected and injured on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. The 30-year-old man suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a Jeep SUV. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and injured in a crash on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. He sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was conscious at the scene. The e-scooter was traveling southwest, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash involved a Jeep SUV, but no occupants were reported in the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The rider was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact and vehicle damage were categorized as 'Other.' The report does not assign fault or blame to the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18