Aug 19 - A Range Rover SUV struck a parked Ford pick-up truck on 7 Avenue South. The SUV overturned. The female driver and a 65-year-old female passenger suffered head abrasions. Alcohol was involved. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a Range Rover SUV traveling south on 7 Avenue South collided with a parked Ford pick-up truck. The SUV's front center end struck the truck's right rear bumper, causing the SUV to overturn. The female driver, age 65, and a female passenger, also 65, sustained head abrasions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pick-up truck had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A pick-up truck struck a 41-year-old male bicyclist in Manhattan’s 9th Avenue area. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The truck’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted. The truck driver was licensed in Connecticut. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A 29-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered back contusions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Manhattan made an improper left turn and struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at West 13th Street. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists the driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - Senator Hoylman pushes S 9528 to force advanced safety tech into every car. DMV must set new rules. No votes yet. Law aims to cut crashes, but details remain thin.

Senate bill S 9528, sponsored by Senator Hoylman, sits at the sponsorship stage. Introduced August 12, 2022, it awaits committee review. The bill 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Hoylman leads the push. No votes or further actions recorded. The proposal could shape how cars interact with people on city streets, but the impact on pedestrians and cyclists is not yet clear. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9528, Open States, Published 2022-08-12

Aug 10 - A sedan traveling north hit a 73-year-old pedestrian at West 4 Street. Both the pedestrian and the 44-year-old male driver suffered fractures. The driver was conscious and uninjured beyond arm injuries. The pedestrian was conscious with leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling north on West 4 Street in Manhattan struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures to his knee and lower leg. The 44-year-old male driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his elbow and lower arm. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and had no listed license issues. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - Electeds and advocates rally for the long-promised 7 train station in Hell’s Kitchen. They call out broken promises and demand action. The MTA stalls. The neighborhood waits. Riders walk farther. Streets stay dangerous. The city delays. Lives hang in the balance.

On August 10, 2022, Council Member Erik Bottcher, Rep. Jerry Nadler, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Sen. Brad Hoylman, and Assembly Members Dick Gottfried and Linda Rosenthal rallied for the 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue. The station, once promised as part of the Hudson Yards rezoning, was cut to save money. Bottcher called the cut a 'huge mistake.' Hoylman said it was a 'bait and switch.' Nadler pledged to fight for federal funding. The MTA said it would study the project. The matter: 'Pols and advocates are calling on the MTA to finally build the promised 7 train station at 41st Street and 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen.' No formal bill number or committee was cited. The lack of a station keeps riders on foot longer, exposing them to traffic and danger. The city’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Pols and Advocates: Build the Promised 7 Train Station in Hells Kitchen, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-10

Aug 6 - A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a moped on Charles Street. Both vehicles traveled south. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Charles Street in Manhattan involving a bike and a moped, both traveling south. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious at the scene and was not wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the moped. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - An 11-year-old boy on an e-scooter collided with an in-line skater at Morton Street and Hudson Street in Manhattan. The skater was crossing with the signal. Both suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver turned improperly.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male driver on an e-scooter struck an 11-year-old male in-line skater who was crossing with the signal at the intersection of Morton Street and Hudson Street in Manhattan. Both sustained injuries to their elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the driver. The skater was wearing a helmet and was not at fault. The collision impacted the left front bumper of the e-scooter. No other vehicles were involved. The driver’s improper turn caused the crash, leading to injuries for both vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - Two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both men hit hard, left with abrasions to face and arm. Helmets on. The crash came as one turned left, the other rode straight. Confusion ruled the moment.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided on West Street in Manhattan. One cyclist was making a left turn while the other continued straight. Both riders suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the lower arm. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their bikes. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor for both cyclists. Both wore helmets. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact struck the center front end of one bike and the left front quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 26-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue of the Americas with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Avenue of the Americas. She was crossing with the signal when a 2013 SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling northeast. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A sedan traveling east hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike south on West 12 Street. The boy suffered an upper arm abrasion. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 12 Street. The bicyclist, a 14-year-old male, was injured with an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, was traveling straight east and struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was also traveling straight south. The impact point was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A man on an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian mid-block on Hudson Street. The older man fell, his face bloodied. Both men injured. No crosswalk. The street froze as blood pooled on the pavement.

A collision occurred mid-block on Hudson Street when a man riding an e-scooter struck a 60-year-old pedestrian head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the face and remained conscious but wounded. The e-scooter rider, age 33, also sustained minor facial injuries. The crash happened away from any crosswalk, with both parties injured and the street left still. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed the bill. Speed cameras in New York City now operate around the clock. No more nighttime gaps. Deborah Glick backed the measure. The law aims to slow cars, protect people, and keep streets safer for everyone.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill extending and expanding New York City's speed camera program. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Deborah Glick (District 66) and Senator Andrew Gounardes, allows speed cameras to operate 24/7 in up to 750 school zones. The bill was set to expire but now runs through July 1, 2025. The matter summary states: 'New York City is now able to operate its speed cameras 24 hours a day.' Glick, who sponsored the bill, dismissed criticism that cameras are a cash grab, saying, 'The city isn't in the car with you... If you don't want to get a ticket, don't speed.' Mayor Eric Adams called the cameras a deterrent, not a punishment. Advocates say the law will slow cars and protect pedestrians, especially children. The bill passed just before the legislative session ended, closing a deadly loophole in city enforcement.

• NYC speed cameras can now operate 24/7, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed a bill making school zone speed cameras run all day, every day. No more gaps. Crashes and injuries near schools drove the change. The law dropped tougher penalties, but sponsors vow to keep fighting. Streets stay dangerous. Cameras now never sleep.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill expanding New York City's school zone speed camera program to operate 24/7, year-round. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, was passed after statistics showed rising crashes and injuries near schools. The matter summary: 'The city's school zone speed cameras will now operate 24/7 year-round.' Hochul cited student deaths and the need for constant protection. Mayor Adams called the program a national model, noting, '72 percent of fatalities have been happening when the cameras were off.' The bill was weakened from its original form, dropping escalating fines and stricter penalties for repeat offenders due to City Council concerns. Glick and Gounardes pledged to push for stronger measures. A separate bill to expand red light cameras failed. The new law closes deadly loopholes but leaves enforcement gaps for repeat offenders.

• Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 22 - A 39-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV turning left on Hudson Street. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was distracted. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Hudson Street. The crash involved a 2016 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Traffic deaths surge while lawmakers stall. Fifty-nine killed by cars in three months. Streets favor SUVs over people. Full-time speed cameras help, but car subsidies fuel the carnage. Ryder Kessler calls for bold action: end giveaways, reclaim space, protect the vulnerable.

On June 7, 2022, Ryder Kessler published an opinion piece urging New York to stop subsidizing car usage. The statement, titled 'New York Must Stop Subsidizing Car Usage,' highlights a 44 percent rise in traffic fatalities and criticizes the city’s car-centric policies. Kessler, a candidate for Assembly District 66, calls out incumbent Deborah Glick for supporting speed-camera renewal but failing to reduce car dominance. He states, 'To get cars off the streets, we have to stop subsidizing their usage.' Kessler pledges to expand protected bike and bus lanes, end free curbside parking, and push for weight-based vehicle fees. He argues that current subsidies—free parking, gas-tax holidays, and slow-walked congestion pricing—endanger New Yorkers, especially those outside cars. The piece demands systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.

• OPINION: New York Must Stop Subsidizing Car Usage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-07

Jun 6 - Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""Of course, not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized. The knee-jerk opposition to them has dissipated and now we can build on the success of the 24-hour camera bill to introduce and pass more legislation."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 6 - Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

Jun 5 - A 72-year-old man was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing 7 Avenue with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 7 Avenue at West 12 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 Ford pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the truck's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - 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