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A BMW SUV struck a Dodge pickup truck from behind on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles traveled southbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx. A 57-year-old female driver of a 2016 BMW SUV was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report states the SUV struck the center back end of a 2020 Dodge pickup truck from behind. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV going straight ahead. The police identified 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The pickup truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision damaged the SUV's center front end and the pickup's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck on Nereid Avenue. Passenger battered—knee, leg, foot hurt. Whiplash reported. No pedestrians. No cyclist. Only the car and its occupant. Trauma in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx crashed at 15:48. The car’s left front bumper was damaged. The sole passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and reported whiplash. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows how even a single-vehicle incident can leave occupants seriously hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on East 241 Street in the Bronx late at night. A 47-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers made improper lane usage maneuvers, causing the crash and severe impact to the left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:08 on East 241 Street in the Bronx. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided due to 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' errors cited for both drivers. The 47-year-old female driver of a 2016 Mercedes was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The impact struck the left side doors of her vehicle, causing significant damage. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly attributes the crash to improper lane usage by both drivers, with no contributing factors listed for the injured occupant. The victim was not ejected and was wearing some form of safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers of lane misuse on busy Bronx streets, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 car swung too fast at East 241st and Cranford. The right front bumper slammed into a young man’s head as he crossed with the light. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, wounded, upright, bleeding on the street.

At the corner of East 241st Street and Cranford Avenue, a car making a right turn at unsafe speed struck a 23-year-old man in the head with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the vehicle 'turned fast, too fast.' The report notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact caused severe bleeding, but the victim remained conscious and did not fall. The police narrative describes blood pooling on the pavement as the man stayed awake. The driver’s failure to control speed and disregard for traffic controls are cited as direct causes. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or contributing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus struck a 58-year-old man walking with traffic on Nereid Avenue. The impact left him bruised and conscious. Obstructed view and the bus’s size played a role. No victim error listed.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Nereid Avenue in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian who was walking along the highway with traffic. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors, highlighting the bus driver's limited visibility. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the bus. No information about the driver or bus occupants was provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no victim actions contributed to the crash. This case exposes the risk posed by large vehicles with obstructed views near pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739252 - 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

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 241 Street in the Bronx. The 19-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:58 PM on East 241 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 2006 Honda sedan was making a left turn northbound when it struck a southbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and experiencing shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The report does not assign any contributing fault to the bicyclist. The sedan had two occupants and a licensed male driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 18-year-old pedestrian suffered abrasions after an SUV making a left turn struck him at a marked crosswalk on Wickham Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Wickham Avenue was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck a 63-year-old man crossing Baychester Avenue. The impact bruised his entire body. Driver inattention caused the crash. The man stayed conscious. Danger stalks Bronx streets.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on Baychester Avenue struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV hit the man with its right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises over his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The data shows the pedestrian's crossing location but does not list it as a cause. This crash underscores the risk posed by inattentive drivers to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734073 - 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

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

Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07

Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, 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