Jan 28 - A 27-year-old man emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Washington Place. A bike traveling east at unsafe speed struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Washington Place in Manhattan. The collision involved a bike traveling east at unsafe speed. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike showed no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - Assembly bill A 2610 targets bus lane cheaters. Sponsors back cameras and owner liability. The goal: keep bus lanes clear, speed up buses, cut crashes. No votes yet. The fight for safer streets rolls on.

Assembly bill A 2610, now in sponsorship, aims to extend bus rapid transit camera enforcement. The bill, titled "Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions," was introduced January 26, 2023. Primary sponsor Alicia Hyndman leads, joined by Deborah Glick, Sarahana Shrestha, Manny De Los Santos, Zohran Mamdani, and others. The bill would hold vehicle owners liable for bus lane violations and expand photo enforcement. No votes have been recorded. The measure seeks to keep bus lanes clear, speed up transit, and reduce risk for those outside cars.

• File A 2610, Open States, Published 2023-01-26

Jan 25 - A 31-year-old man was struck while crossing Greenwich Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Greenwich Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating a 2014 Audi sedan, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 18 - A 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on West 12 Street in Manhattan. The SUV and bike collided head-on while both traveled east. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 12 Street involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor for the bicyclist's actions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the SUV struck the bike on its right front quarter panel. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver errors noted include the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Assembly bill A 1637 targets drivers who block bike lanes. It adds a mandatory surcharge for violators. Money goes straight to the court. Cyclists get a clear lane. Law aims to keep cars out.

Assembly bill A 1637 was introduced on January 17, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who park in bike lanes to pay an extra fee to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) sponsored the bill, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The measure seeks to deter illegal parking in bike lanes by hitting violators in the wallet. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 1637, Open States, Published 2023-01-17

Jan 17 - Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.

• File S 1952, Open States, Published 2023-01-17

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 13 - Senator Hoylman-Sigal pushes S 1651. Bill drops speed threshold for owner liability to seven miles over limit. Aims to catch more reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Action at sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 1651 was introduced on January 13, 2023, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, seeks to 'reduce the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits to more than seven miles per hour over such posted maximum speed limits.' No vote has taken place yet. The bill aims to tighten enforcement by lowering the speed threshold for liability. There is no safety analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users.

• File S 1651, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 10 - Governor Hochul backs Sammy’s Law. She wants Albany to let New York City set its own speed limits. Advocates and city officials support her. Lower speeds mean fewer deaths. The fight now moves to the legislature. Streets could get safer. The city waits.

On January 10, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her support for a state bill—known as Sammy’s Law—that would let New York City lower its own speed limits. The bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, has stalled in the legislature before. Hochul’s State of the State address declared, 'she will introduce her own version of the existing "Sammy's Law" bill.' Hoylman-Sigal called City Council members his 'partners' and urged their support. Amy Cohen, whose son was killed by a speeding driver, pressed the Council to act, saying, 'We need the Council to make it a priority to support Sammy's Law and redesign streets ... at a safe speed limit.' DOT spokesman Vin Barone added, 'DOT strongly supports Sammy’s Law.' The Adams administration and street safety advocates back the measure. If passed, the law would let the city drop speed limits below 25 mph citywide and below 15 mph near schools, giving local officials real power to protect vulnerable road users.

• State of the State: Hochul Seeks to Let New York City Lower its Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-10

Jan 4 - A man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a Ford truck entering a parked position in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and a lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing the street near West 13th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was hit by a 2015 Ford truck that was entering a parked position and traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The truck showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 153 cracks down on bus lane violators. Owners face liability. Cameras catch drivers blocking buses. Sponsors push for stronger enforcement. Streets clear for buses, danger cut for those on foot.

Senate bill S 153, sponsored by Liz Krueger (District 28) with Andrew Gounardes (26) and Brad Hoylman-Sigal (47) as co-sponsors, is at the sponsorship stage. Introduced January 4, 2023, it 'relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' The bill extends a bus rapid transit demonstration program, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. No safety analyst note was provided. The sponsors aim to hold vehicle owners accountable and keep bus lanes clear, a move that can reduce risk for pedestrians and bus riders.

• File S 153, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 4 - 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

Dec 20 - A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound e-scooter on 7 Avenue near West 14 Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The scooter driver was inexperienced and speeding.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling east on 7 Avenue collided with a pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a 28-year-old woman, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - Governor Hochul killed a bill to let New Yorkers sue over helicopter noise. The veto blocks a ban on non-essential flights from W. 30th Street. Noise complaints keep rising. Lawmakers and advocates slam the move. Relief for battered West Siders stalls again.

On December 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill from State Sen. Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Dick Gottfried. The bill, which passed the legislature, would have allowed New Yorkers to sue helicopter companies for 'unreasonable and sustained noise' and banned non-essential flights from the W. 30th Street heliport. Hochul argued the measure conflicted with federal law, writing, 'Certain elements of this legislation run counter to the federal scheme regulating New York's airports and airspace.' Hoylman, the bill's sponsor, pushed back, citing a surge in noise complaints and calling the effort 'worth pursuing.' Andrew Rosenthal of Stop the Chop NY/NJ criticized Hochul's deference to federal preemption. The veto leaves West Side residents exposed to relentless helicopter noise, with no new legal tools or flight restrictions.

• Hochul Vetoes Bill Letting New Yorkers Sue For Helicopter Noise, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-16

Dec 12 - Council members push to ban non-essential helicopter flights. Noise and fumes choke neighborhoods. Lawmakers cite climate justice, but federal rules block action. Complaints soar. The city’s deal fails. Residents and activists demand relief. The sky remains loud.

"We’re not a bunch of zoo animals in New York City to be viewed by tourists flying overhead." -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On December 12, 2022, the New York City Council, led by Council Member Lincoln Restler, introduced a bill to ban non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports. The bill, discussed in oversight hearings, remains stalled. The matter summary states: 'Noise complaints from helicopters over New York City have soared in recent years, but lawmakers at city, state, and federal levels have failed to significantly reduce non-essential helicopter flights.' Restler declared, 'This isn't just a quality of life issue — it's about climate justice. 1 helicopter idling is the equivalent of 40 cars!' Council Member Gale Brewer and State Senator Brad Hoylman joined calls for action. Despite advocacy and testimony from residents, significant policy changes have not passed. The Federal Aviation Administration’s authority blocks local control. Helicopter noise and pollution continue to harm New Yorkers, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods.

• Going in Circles: Laws to Tame Helicopters Struggle to Take Off, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-12

Dec 9 - Two sedans collided while making right turns on Avenue of the Americas. The 25-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Avenue of the Americas collided while both were making right turns. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The 25-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Christopher Street in Manhattan. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2022 Tesla SUV traveling west on Christopher Street. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including passenger distraction and following too closely. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor but does not assign fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - A 31-year-old man was struck while crossing Avenue of the Americas. The SUV was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a chest contusion. The driver was licensed and uninjured. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Avenue of the Americas at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained a chest contusion and remained conscious. The driver, a licensed male, was not injured and the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. No driver errors were noted. The pedestrian's confusion contributed to the crash, but the report does not assign fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - Box truck turned left on Hudson. Hit woman crossing with signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Driver was distracted and inexperienced. Impact was hard. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Hudson Street made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The truck’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. She remained conscious after the crash. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19