Chelsea’s Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 56-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an e-bike struck her while crossing West 30 Street outside a crosswalk. The e-bike driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to avoid the collision, causing injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 8:10 AM on West 30 Street in Manhattan, an e-bike traveling west struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver, a licensed female operator, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. Notably, the e-bike sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound taxi struck a bicyclist from behind on West 19 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on West 19 Street was slowing or stopping when it collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Ford vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped rider was partially ejected and injured when an SUV struck his left side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south. The crash caused abrasions and arm injuries to the rider, highlighting driver inattention as a critical factor.

According to the police report, at 10:20 AM in Manhattan near 88 9 Avenue, a 26-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The moped, traveling south, collided with a 2022 Chevrolet SUV also heading south. The SUV struck the left side doors of the moped. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating that lack of attention by the drivers led to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped had front-end damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cyclists traveling opposite directions collided head-on on West 17 Street. A 38-year-old woman suffered abrasions and elbow injuries, wearing a helmet. The crash caused shock and injury, with police citing cyclist error as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 17 Street in Manhattan at 6:00 PM. Two bicycles traveling in opposite directions collided front to front. The female cyclist, age 38, was injured with abrasions and lower arm injuries and was wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating a cyclist error led to the collision. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at impact. The male cyclist's bike sustained no damage, while the female cyclist's bike was damaged at the center front end. The female cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and injury severity rated at 3. The report does not cite any driver errors beyond the cyclist confusion and does not blame the victim for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles collided on 10 Avenue in Manhattan at dawn. A 47-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM on 10 Avenue near West 26 Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2023 sedan traveling north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The 47-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses from New Jersey and New York respectively. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A limo struck a 24-year-old man in Manhattan. The impact bruised his arm and left him in shock. The crash shows the danger heavy vehicles pose to people on city streets.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota limo traveling north on West 23rd Street in Manhattan struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian. The impact hit the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand, causing a contusion and shock. The injury was classified as severity level 3. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks pedestrians face from vehicle movements in dense city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 74-year-old woman suffered a head injury after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her at an intersection in Manhattan, causing a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 21 Street and 10 Avenue in Manhattan around 3:57 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Ford SUV, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked sedan on 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 1:55 AM on 10 Avenue near West 26 Street in Manhattan, a motorcycle traveling north struck a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary, with damage to its left rear quarter panel and bumper. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel was damaged upon impact. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was not present in the vehicle at the time, and no other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn on West 41st. The cyclist was struck on the right side, sustaining shock and pain without ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 41st was making a right turn when it failed to yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan striking the right side doors of the bicycle. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female. This crash highlights the danger posed by driver failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 29-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision in Manhattan’s 10 Avenue area.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him at the intersection near 315 10 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper made contact. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was in shock following the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City leaders cut the ribbon on Plaza33. Once a car-choked block, now a pedestrian haven. Trees, tables, and open space replace exhaust and noise. Years of work. A new chapter for Midtown. People walk, sit, and breathe. Cars banished. Safety reclaimed.

On June 27, 2024, city officials and civic leaders marked the completion of Plaza33, a pedestrian plaza on 33rd Street by Penn Station. The event capped years of transformation, turning a block once 'full of cars and trucks' into a car-free space. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Tony Simone, and Council Member Erik Bottcher attended the ribbon-cutting. Levine recalled, 'I remember the battle over transforming this space and all the people who said that it would clog up traffic all over Midtown if we turned this street over to people and here we are and it's gorgeous.' Vornado Realty Trust funded the $65-million project with the Department of Transportation. The plaza, now permanent, offers 16,000 square feet for pedestrians, with trees, seating, and public programming. The change removes cars from a busy Midtown block, giving vulnerable road users safe, open ground.

• Penn Station Block Completes Years-Long Transformation into ‘Plaza33’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-27

A 51-year-old man was injured when a Tesla SUV traveling west struck him outside an intersection on West 24th Street. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling west on West 24th Street in Manhattan. The collision occurred outside an intersection, with the pedestrian performing 'other actions in roadway.' The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to see the pedestrian in time. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s limited visibility as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turning right on West 34 Street hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a right turn on West 34 Street in Manhattan around 12:33 a.m. The vehicle struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal. The collision highlights the driver's error in yielding, which directly led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733399 - 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

Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.

• Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07