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A 34-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Seton Ave in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:09 on Seton Ave in the Bronx. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and complained of internal pain. The SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan making a left turn on Reeds Mill Lane. The SUV driver, distracted and speeding, suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash in the Bronx.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 a.m. on Reeds Mill Lane in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV traveling north collided with a 2020 sedan making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling as expected, while the SUV driver’s distraction and speed directly contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx at 7:30 AM. A 45-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to left-side panels.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV. The 45-year-old female driver of the southbound vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left-side panels. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Gov. Hochul may slash the $68.4-billion MTA capital plan. Transit advocates rage. Riders face crumbling subways, broken promises. The governor holds the knife. The future of safe, reliable transit hangs in the balance. The buck stops with her.

On September 30, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced she might not fill a $33-billion gap in the proposed 2025-2029 MTA capital plan, threatening to shrink the $68.4-billion package approved by the MTA Board. The plan now awaits review by the Capital Plan Review Board, which has 90 days to approve or reject it. The matter centers on whether the governor will force cuts to desperately needed repairs and upgrades. Advocates like Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demand Hochul fund 'the reliable, accessible, resilient service we've long been denied but that we need and deserve.' Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany calls out Hochul’s record, urging her to cut her own Interborough Express project first if reductions come. The MTA declined comment. The fate of New York’s transit—and the safety of millions who rely on it—rests on this decision.

• Derailed? Gov. Hochul May Rip Up MTA Capital Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-30

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

An unlicensed male driver in an SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash’s impact and harm.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating a Range Rover SUV was traveling westbound on Fish Avenue in the Bronx at 17:19. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, resulting in abrasions and injuries to the girl's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was unlicensed, which further underscores a failure in lawful vehicle operation. The pedestrian’s crossing action is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant harm to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors and limited visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, according to the police report.

At 17:17 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. According to the police report, the sedan driver committed unsafe lane changing and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, but no contributing victim factors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe lane changes and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver, with a permit license, was starting from parking when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west near 1752 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting from parking when the vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver maneuvers from parking areas and the dangers to pedestrians even outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Secor Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Each suffered full-body injuries and shock or incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed for both drivers during the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on Secor Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and north. The male driver of the BMW was going straight ahead, while the female driver of the Honda was making a left turn. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, damaging their front ends. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and complaints of pain or nausea. The male driver was in shock, and the female driver was incoherent. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford SUV traveling west struck a Nissan sedan making a U-turn on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. A front passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx at 3:40 p.m. A 2020 Ford SUV traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a 2016 Nissan sedan making a U-turn eastbound. The collision caused injuries to a 32-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by one or both drivers. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A flatbed truck making a right turn collided with a backing sedan on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 12:15. A 2003 Mack flatbed truck was making a right turn when it struck the rear right bumper of a 2021 BMW sedan that was backing up southbound. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was conscious but sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating failure to maintain awareness during vehicle maneuvers. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

A northbound SUV overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway after colliding with another SUV. The driver suffered elbow and lower arm abrasions. Police cite unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:57 PM on Hutchinson River Parkway involving two northbound SUVs. The driver of the overturned 2012 SUV was merging when the collision occurred, impacting the right front quarter panel. The second SUV, traveling straight ahead, was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The driver of the overturned vehicle, a 30-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The overturned SUV's driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to merging and speed management on the parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered leg injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Strang Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred in slippery conditions, causing abrasions and shock. The sedan was stationary at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strang Avenue in the Bronx at 19:12 involving a motorcycle and a parked sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the contributing factor as slippery pavement, which likely affected vehicle control. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, indicating the motorcycle struck a stationary vehicle. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The injury severity was rated as moderate, and the rider experienced shock following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany stalls. The MTA faces a $15 billion hole. Lawmakers argue over reviving congestion pricing with a lower toll. Transit hangs in the balance. Streets stay clogged. Riders and walkers wait for answers. No fix. No funding. Danger lingers.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), debated the future of congestion pricing and MTA funding. The matter, reported as 'MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls,' highlights confusion and division. Hoylman-Sigal supports lowering the toll, saying, 'The goal should be mend it don’t end it.' He urges keeping the program alive to save mass transit. Sen. Liz Krueger is open to tweaks if goals are met. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow opposes any revival. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after the program’s pause. Policy experts warn that lowering the toll could weaken congestion relief and transit funding. No clear plan exists. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as gridlock and uncertainty persist.

• MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls: ‘I don’t know anything’, nypost.com, Published 2024-07-02

Governor Hochul’s halt on congestion pricing slashes $15 billion from the MTA’s capital plan. State Comptroller DiNapoli warns of stalled upgrades, crumbling service, and years of pain for riders. Transit faces deep cuts. Streets stay clogged. Safety and air suffer.

On June 25, 2024, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued a report blasting Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause on congestion pricing. The program, set to charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan’s core, was expected to raise $15 billion for the MTA’s $55-billion capital plan. DiNapoli’s report, titled 'Loss of Congestion Pricing Revenue Leaves MTA With No Good Options,' warns that the MTA 'will be forced to put off badly needed investment in expansion and improvements to the system.' He stressed, 'Those choices will directly affect riders ... for years to come.' NYC Comptroller Brad Lander echoed support for congestion pricing, urging the governor to reconsider price points if it means moving forward. Activists plan to pressure the MTA board to resist the governor’s decision, citing the need to avoid transit cuts and deliver 'major traffic safety, air quality, and cost of living improvements for all New Yorkers.' The loss of funding threatens basic maintenance, reliability, and frequency, with no clear replacement in sight.

• State Comptroller: Loss of Congestion Pricing Revenue Leaves MTA With ‘No Good Options’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-25

Schumer and Heastie back congestion pricing but refuse to fight Hochul’s pause. Both leaders sidestep direct action. The MTA’s lifeline hangs in limbo. Advocates slam their silence. Streets stay dangerous. Cars keep killing. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On June 25, 2024, Senator Chuck Schumer and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made public statements regarding Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of New York’s congestion pricing program. The matter, described as 'Power Outage: Schumer, Heastie Won’t Fight Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’,' highlights both leaders’ support for congestion pricing and MTA funding, but neither will challenge the Governor’s decision. Heastie said, 'If you want me to attack the Governor for making a call, I’m sorry I’m not going to do that. I want to get the MTA funded.' Schumer, pressed by a constituent, affirmed his support but refused to publicly pressure Hochul, claiming she 'doesn’t react well to public pressure.' With the MTA board’s plan stalled and federal action pending, the program’s future is uncertain. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but the continued delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to the daily threat of traffic violence.

• Power Outage: Schumer, Heastie Won’t Fight Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-25

An SUV making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling northeast on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx at 14:32. A 52-year-old female SUV driver was making a right turn when she collided with a male e-scooter operator traveling northeast. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The police report does not indicate any contributing behaviors by the e-scooter operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04