Sep 17 - A 14-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Hudson Street, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian was off intersection, injured while in the roadway. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hudson Street in Manhattan at 3:10 PM when a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, described as performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as affecting the knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The vehicle was going straight ahead with three occupants, driven by a licensed male driver from New York. The contributing factors for the crash are marked as 'unspecified' in the report, indicating no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A sedan merging westbound struck the left rear bumper of a pickup truck also traveling west on West Street. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck contusions and shock. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street in Manhattan at 1:37 p.m. A 44-year-old male sedan driver was injured after his vehicle, merging westbound, collided with the left rear bumper of a pickup truck traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan driver sustained neck contusions and was in shock at the scene. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan operator's part. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. The pickup truck was not occupied at the time. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A 29-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions in a Manhattan collision. The crash occurred on Varick Street at 5:25 a.m. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, with the driver restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on Varick Street in Manhattan. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was operating a 2007 Honda sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The driver was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included impact to the right front quarter panel and center front end. The report does not list any victim errors or pedestrian involvement, focusing on the driver’s impaired condition as the key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A 47-year-old e-scooter rider crashed on West Street. Neck abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Rider stayed conscious. No ejection. No other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on West Street in Manhattan was injured after crashing at 9:05 AM. The rider suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or environmental hazards are mentioned. The e-scooter showed no damage. The report does not specify helmet use as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when attention lapses, even with no outside interference.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 22 - Three new elevators now run at 14th Street. Riders with disabilities can reach platforms once blocked. The overhaul cost $300 million. More elevators are coming. But 23 other stations wait, stalled by lost congestion pricing funds. Access remains uneven. Riders pay the price.

On August 22, 2024, construction finished on three new elevators at the 14th Street subway complex, serving the F, M, and L lines, with connections to the 1, 2, and 3. The project, a $300 million overhaul, is part of ongoing MTA accessibility efforts. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who represents District 47, praised the work: "There is a fundamental right to access mass transit. And today we are taking an important step forward in making that right real to all New Yorkers." The upgrades will make the complex fully accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Still, 23 other stations remain on hold after congestion pricing was paused, freezing $15 billion in planned improvements. Only 30% of stations are accessible. The future for vulnerable riders is uncertain without new funding.

• Construction finished on three new elevators at 14th Street subway complex, amny.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 22 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 15 - 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

Aug 14 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on West Street in Manhattan. A 25-year-old front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Clarkson Street in Manhattan at 8:00 p.m. Two sport utility vehicles were involved, both traveling northbound. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles' center front and back ends. The front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 11 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 5:00 AM on Hudson Street in Manhattan. A 36-year-old male taxi driver, wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash after his vehicle struck the center back end of a southbound SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the taxi impacted the rear of the SUV. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the SUV's center front end was damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver errors such as failure to maintain safe distance or inattention may be inferred from the rear-end collision, but no explicit driver errors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Greenwich Avenue. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injury. No driver errors listed. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the sedan damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Greenwich Avenue was hit by a sedan. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel and damaged the sedan’s right side doors. The cyclist suffered a concussion and an upper arm injury but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist wore a helmet. The crash happened at 8:55 AM in Manhattan’s 10011 zip code. The absence of cited driver mistakes points to the ongoing danger faced by cyclists sharing city streets with cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A distracted bus driver rolled through West 14th and 7th. Metal struck a man stepping down. His face split. Blood pooled on the curb. The bus did not stop. The city’s machinery moved on, unmarked, leaving pain behind.

A pedestrian was severely injured at the corner of West 14th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan when a bus, traveling north, struck him as he was getting off a vehicle. According to the police report, the bus driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The narrative states, 'The bus did not stop. Metal passed flesh. His face tore open. Blood pooled near the curb. The driver was distracted. The bus rolled on, unmarked.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The 46-year-old man suffered severe facial lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The bus sustained no damage, and the driver continued without stopping, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver distraction in New York City’s dense streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A 39-year-old man walking against traffic on Clarkson Street was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver, proceeding straight, made contact with the pedestrian’s left rear side.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking against traffic along Clarkson Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred at 18:20 when a northbound 2022 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the pedestrian on the left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s action of walking against traffic is noted. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a glancing impact. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident underscores the dangers posed by pedestrian movement against traffic flow and the risks of vehicle-pedestrian contact on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.

On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19

Jul 16 - SUVs and a pickup collided on Sixth Avenue. A front passenger, 42, suffered body contusions and lost consciousness. Metal twisted. The street held the impact. The city marked another wound.

According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a pickup truck collided near 517 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan at 17:50. The crash left a 42-year-old front passenger injured with contusions to her entire body. She lost consciousness. The vehicles struck at the front and side, with damage to bumpers and doors. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. All drivers were licensed and moving straight or entering parked positions at the time of impact. The injured passenger wore a lap belt. The crash underscores the force and danger present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - E-bike ran the light. Struck a 4-year-old boy in the crosswalk. Child suffered a head abrasion. Impact left the bike undamaged. Aggressive riding, disregard for traffic control, injury followed.

According to the police report, at 5:00 PM near 167 7 Avenue South in Manhattan, an e-bike traveling south struck a 4-year-old boy who was crossing with the signal. The child suffered a head abrasion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The crash resulted from the driver ignoring traffic control and riding aggressively, causing injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - New state law forces moped and e-bike sellers to register vehicles, educate buyers, and ban unsafe batteries. Lawmakers say this closes loopholes, shifts blame from workers, and aims to cut rising crashes. Streets see more mopeds, more injuries, more tension.

On July 12, 2024, Governor Hochul signed a package of eight bills into law, including new moped and e-bike safety regulations. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Alex Bores, requires retailers to register mopeds at the point of sale, provide safety information, and prohibit the sale of substandard lithium-ion batteries. The law also mandates crash reporting and new safety training for first responders. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'I've received more complaints about the hazards these mopeds cause than just about any other issue.' Bores added, 'By requiring the registration of mopeds at point of sale and the collection of e-bike collision data, we are making our streets safer and increasing accountability.' The law shifts accountability to retailers, aiming to improve street safety without penalizing delivery workers. Council Member Shekar Krishnan and State Senator Liz Kruger also voiced support, highlighting the dangers of unregistered mopeds and the need for better buyer education. The law responds to a sharp rise in moped-related injuries and community complaints across New York City.

• Moped and E-Bike Safety Legislation Becomes State Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-12

Jul 2 - State senators debate cutting the $15 congestion toll. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backs a lower fee if safety and transit gains hold. Liz Krueger wants $1 billion for the MTA. Jabari Brisport slams the rushed process. Trump vows to kill the tolls.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), discussed reducing the $15 base congestion pricing fee. The debate, reported by Gothamist, centers on whether a lower toll could unfreeze the program while still funding the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, "Nobody's wedded to $15. We are wedded to the improvements that congestion pricing will provide for mass transit or safety on our streets for cleaner air." Sen. Liz Krueger is open to a new fee if it raises $1 billion yearly. Sen. Jabari Brisport criticized the lack of study and feedback in the process, calling it "irresponsible." Any change needs legislative, MTA, and federal approval. Trump has promised to end congestion pricing if elected. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02

Jul 2 - 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

Jun 27 - Sedan backed unsafely on 7th Avenue South. Struck 59-year-old cyclist. Cyclist suffered arm abrasions. No ejection. No safety gear. Sedan undamaged. Driver error listed as backing unsafely.

According to the police report, a sedan backed unsafely on 7 Avenue South in Manhattan at 8:15 p.m. and struck a 59-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the sedan was driven by a licensed male and showed no damage after the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19