Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt: Morris Park Bleeds While Leaders Stall

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 64-year-old man crossed Pelham Parkway South outside an intersection. A sedan traveling east hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and passed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway South away from an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling east, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. Vehicle damage was recorded as 'Other.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A Jeep SUV struck a Ford sedan on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The sedan was making a left turn when the SUV, traveling south, hit its left rear quarter panel. Two men inside the sedan suffered neck and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a Ford sedan was making a left turn and was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a Jeep SUV traveling straight south. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. Two male occupants in the sedan were injured: a 60-year-old passenger with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 47-year-old driver with bruises to his knee and lower leg. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A sedan sped down Rhinelander Avenue. It hit a 91-year-old man working in the road. The blow was direct. He died from a head wound. The street stayed cold. The bruise lingered. Speed killed. The city moved on.

A sedan traveling west on Rhinelander Avenue near Radcliff Avenue in the Bronx struck a 91-year-old man who was working in the roadway. According to the police report, the car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The data does not indicate any pedestrian error or mention of safety equipment as a factor. The impact and speed proved deadly for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 45-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter while crossing a marked crosswalk on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The pavement was slippery, and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by an e-scooter traveling south on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Three SUVs collided on Eastchester Road. A 59-year-old woman in the back seat was hurt. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, three SUVs collided on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The crash involved a left-turning SUV, a parked SUV, and a third SUV going straight. A 59-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. No other contributing factors were reported. The injured passenger was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A sedan making a U-turn slammed into a stopped pickup on Williamsbridge Road. The sedan driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 29-year-old woman made a U-turn on Williamsbridge Road and struck a stopped 2021 pickup truck. The sedan's left rear bumper hit the truck's right front bumper. The sedan driver suffered injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. Police list driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pickup truck had one licensed male driver. Four people rode in the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 37-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Williamsbridge Road struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Vannest Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield to a lawful crossing pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

SUV struck parked sedan on Eastchester Road. Passenger inside sedan suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cite SUV driver fell asleep. Impact crushed sedan’s rear. No ejections. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV rear-ended a parked sedan at 2121 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The SUV driver, a licensed woman, fell asleep at the wheel, causing the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front bumper. No ejections or fatalities occurred. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25