Blood on the Sidewalk, Blame in the Council Chambers

A 50-year-old man was hit outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered head injuries and abrasions. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The vehicle type remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue in the Bronx at 10:10 AM. The man suffered head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The report states the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and the police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The circumstances remain unclear, but the pedestrian was seriously hurt while not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two children, ages 9 and 12, were injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx. An SUV traveling west struck them at unsafe speed, failing to yield right-of-way. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:12 on Rhinelander Avenue in the Bronx, a 2013 SUV traveling west struck two pedestrians, a 9-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, both crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrians with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the children's lower limbs and arms. Both victims were conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and speed control at intersections, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 37-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck him at an intersection. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian bruised and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Lydig Avenue struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Holland Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but not emphasized over driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after an e-scooter struck him outside an intersection in the Bronx. The scooter driver was inattentive and speeding, causing a center front end collision. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter traveling west struck him with its center front end. The child was not in the roadway and was conscious but sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by distracted and speeding e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck a 37-year-old woman outside an intersection on Taylor Avenue. She suffered head injuries and abrasions. The impact came at the vehicle's right front. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a 2010 Nissan SUV traveling south on Taylor Avenue, outside an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV struck her at the right front quarter panel. She sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The report lists her location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and her action as "Other Actions in Roadway." No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding were cited; contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian or note any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Parking mandates choke streets, raise rents, and trap New Yorkers in car dependence. Council Member Marmorato and Borough President Richards defend these rules, blocking safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Ending mandates means more housing, cleaner air, and safer streets for people, not cars.

This opinion, published September 3, 2024, in Streetsblog NYC, calls out Council Member Kristy Marmorato and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for defending parking mandates. Richards opposes lifting mandates in Queens, citing poor transit. Marmorato lobbied to restore mandates in a Bronx rezoning near new Metro North stations, arguing, 'We live in a transit desert where cars are a necessity for daily activities.' The editorial rebukes this logic, stating, 'We should not cling to parking mandates when we know they encourage car ownership, make streets less vibrant, increase rents, and pollute our air.' The piece urges officials to break the cycle of car-first policy, invest in transit, and end mandates that block affordable housing and safer streets. No safety analyst assessment was provided, but the editorial centers the harm parking mandates inflict on vulnerable road users and the city’s livability.

• Opinion: It’s Time to Say ‘No’ to Car Drivers and ‘Yes’ to Ending Parking Mandates, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-03

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Bronx council member Kristy Marmorato led a committee to keep parking mandates near new Metro-North stations. The move blocks plans to cut car use and build more affordable housing. Cars stay king. Transit and vulnerable road users lose ground.

On August 7, 2024, the City Council's Land Use Committee, led by Kristy Marmorato, amended a rezoning plan (no bill number provided) for areas near two new Metro-North stations. The committee rejected the Adams administration's push to eliminate parking requirements, instead voting to retain mandates and lower building heights. Marmorato argued, "We live in a transit desert where cars are a necessity for daily activities," and prioritized drivers over reducing car dependency. The proposal, part of the Mayor's 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity' plan, aimed to boost affordable housing and transit-oriented development. Marmorato's stance, echoed in multiple statements, keeps parking at the center and limits safer, walkable streets. No safety analyst assessment was provided, but the move preserves car dominance and its dangers for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Council Trades Housing Affordability for Car Parking Near New Metro-North Stops, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-07

Two sedans slammed together on Pelham Parkway South. Three people suffered neck injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and other vehicular factors. All victims stayed conscious, strapped in by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 22:47 on Pelham Parkway South in the Bronx. The crash left three occupants injured: a 33-year-old female driver, a 42-year-old female driver, and a 40-year-old male front passenger. All sustained neck injuries, including contusions, bruises, and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Each injured person was conscious and restrained by lap belts. Vehicle damage centered on the back ends, pointing to a rear-end impact. The police report highlights driver inattention and unspecified vehicular issues, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council members and developers vow to build up to 200 parking spaces per project near new Bronx Metro-North stations. Despite no city parking mandates, car storage dominates debate. Transit access takes a back seat. Vulnerable road users face more cars, more risk.

On July 10, 2024, the City Council held a hearing on proposed rezonings around new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. The matter, titled 'Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council,' focused on whether to require parking in new residential and commercial projects. Council Members Amanda Faris, Kevin C. Riley, Rafael Salamanca, and Kristy Marmorato all pressed for developers to include parking, despite the city's move to waive mandates. Riley called parking 'a huge issue.' Developers, including Baker Development, promised up to 200 spaces per project. Bronx City Planning Director Paul Philips said, 'We certainly expect developers to provide parking.' The debate ignored the danger more parking brings: more cars, more conflict, more risk for people walking and biking. No safety analyst weighed in, but the outcome is clear—transit-oriented in name, car-centric in practice.

• Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

A sedan slammed into a stopped car on Morris Park Avenue. Driver inattention and aggression led to the crash. Both driver and passenger in the struck car suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision took place on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx at 18:56. Two sedans were involved. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck it from behind. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors for the striking driver. Both the driver and front passenger of the stopped car sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision damaged the center back end of the lead vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking sedan. This crash highlights the danger of distracted and aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A garbage truck and motorcycle collided on East 180 Street. The unlicensed motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering facial injuries and incoherence. Alcohol involvement marked this violent Bronx crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a garbage truck collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx at 20:54. The motorcycle, traveling east, struck the garbage truck as it turned left westbound. The unlicensed motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered facial injuries, incoherence, and pain. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The garbage truck driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Alcohol involvement and lack of a license are cited as driver errors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2024-06-07

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

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