Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

A 15-year-old bicyclist on an e-bike was struck on 12 Avenue by a right-side-impact SUV. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 12 Avenue involving a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike and a 2018 SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the e-bike on its right side doors while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The impact damaged the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV traveling east on West 50 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West 50 Street in Manhattan struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway were noted, but no fault is assigned to her. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other occupants or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Paris rips out parking. Sidewalks widen. Intersections clear. Mayor Anne Hidalgo puts pedestrians first. No crackdown on e-bikes. Cars, not cyclists, face the squeeze. Advocates say New York should follow. Fewer cars, more space for people. The numbers demand it.

""Hoylman-Sigal did say that banning privately owned e-bikes was 'going too far,' the paper reported, but he also did not focus the safety concerns on drivers and on the city's failure to widen sidewalks, create new micromobility lanes or daylight intersections."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On June 30, 2023, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced a sweeping policy shift: the new 'Street Code.' The plan, described as giving 'absolute priority for pedestrians,' will remove 70,000 parking spaces by 2026, daylight all intersections, widen sidewalks, and expand bike lanes. Hidalgo rejects harsh measures against e-bikes, focusing instead on reducing car dominance and discouraging SUVs through progressive parking fees. Council Member Gale A. Brewer, District 6, is mentioned in the context of New York’s contrasting approach, where enforcement often targets e-bikes rather than cars. Advocates highlight that cars and trucks cause most pedestrian injuries and deaths. They urge New York to emulate Paris—reclaiming street space from cars, not blaming micromobility. The data is clear: fewer cars mean safer streets for all.

• Paris Mayor Enters Fray Between E-Bikes and Pedestrians — By Fighting Drivers, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-06-30

A 64-year-old woman was struck at West 50 Street and 8 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash caused serious harm at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 50 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The 64-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. She sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted. The vehicle was damaged on the left front side. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 37-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a collision involving three SUVs on 10 Avenue. The rider remained conscious despite fractures and dislocations. A 35-year-old SUV driver also sustained bruising to the arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old bicyclist riding an e-bike was ejected during a crash involving three sport utility vehicles traveling north on 10 Avenue. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations across the entire body but remained conscious. A 35-year-old male SUV driver was also injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist wore a helmet, and the SUV driver used a lap belt. The collision caused damage to the front and rear quarter panels of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Albany keeps the keys. The Assembly refused to vote on Sammy’s Law. The city stays locked out of lowering its own speed limits. Advocates rage. Another year, another failure. Streets remain fast. Vulnerable New Yorkers stay exposed.

Sammy’s Law, blocked again. The bill—named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, killed by a van at age 12—would let New York City set its own speed limits, dropping the default to 20 mph and some streets to 10 mph. The Senate passed it 55-7, but the Assembly ended its June 22, 2023 session without a vote. Assembly sponsor Linda Rosenthal said, 'We just can't be deterred.' Senate sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal called the failure 'heartbreaking.' Speaker Carl Heastie refused to bring it to the floor. Advocates say the city’s hands are tied while deaths and injuries mount. The Council and Mayor Adams support the bill. For the third year, Albany blocks local control. Streets stay dangerous. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Sammy’s Law advocates angry after push to give NYC power over its speed limit fails in Assembly, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-22

Albany keeps the keys. The Assembly refused to vote on Sammy’s Law. The city stays locked out of lowering its own speed limits. Advocates rage. Another year, another failure. Streets remain fast. Vulnerable New Yorkers stay exposed.

Sammy’s Law, blocked again. The bill—named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, killed by a van at age 12—would let New York City set its own speed limits, dropping the default to 20 mph and some streets to 10 mph. The Senate passed it 55-7, but the Assembly ended its June 22, 2023 session without a vote. Assembly sponsor Linda Rosenthal said, 'We just can't be deterred.' Senate sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal called the failure 'heartbreaking.' Speaker Carl Heastie refused to bring it to the floor. Advocates say the city’s hands are tied while deaths and injuries mount. The Council and Mayor Adams support the bill. For the third year, Albany blocks local control. Streets stay dangerous. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

• Sammy’s Law advocates angry after push to give NYC power over its speed limit fails in Assembly, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-22

Sammy’s Law hit a wall in Albany. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. It passed the Senate but died in the Assembly. Advocates and families mourn another delay. Streets stay fast. Vulnerable lives remain at risk.

Sammy’s Law, a bill to let New York City set and lower its speed limits, stalled in the Assembly on June 19, 2023. The bill passed the state Senate but did not reach a vote in the Assembly, blocked by Speaker Carl Heastie and opposition from outerborough members. The City Council, including Councilwoman Jennifer Gutiérrez, supported the measure with a home rule message. The bill’s summary: 'allow New York City to set speed limits as low as 10 mph on some streets and 20 mph citywide.' Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal sponsored the bill in the Assembly. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams both backed it. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal called it 'common sense.' Advocates, including Amy Cohen, mother of the bill’s namesake, vow to keep fighting. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill’s failure leaves city streets unchanged and vulnerable road users exposed.

• Sammy’s Law bill to let NYC set speed limit falters, supporters hoping special Assembly session will finally push it through, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-19

Sammy’s Law hit a wall in Albany. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. It passed the Senate but died in the Assembly. Advocates and families mourn another delay. Streets stay fast. Vulnerable lives remain at risk.

Sammy’s Law, a bill to let New York City set and lower its speed limits, stalled in the Assembly on June 19, 2023. The bill passed the state Senate but did not reach a vote in the Assembly, blocked by Speaker Carl Heastie and opposition from outerborough members. The City Council, including Councilwoman Jennifer Gutiérrez, supported the measure with a home rule message. The bill’s summary: 'allow New York City to set speed limits as low as 10 mph on some streets and 20 mph citywide.' Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal sponsored the bill in the Assembly. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams both backed it. State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal called it 'common sense.' Advocates, including Amy Cohen, mother of the bill’s namesake, vow to keep fighting. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill’s failure leaves city streets unchanged and vulnerable road users exposed.

• Sammy’s Law bill to let NYC set speed limit falters, supporters hoping special Assembly session will finally push it through, nydailynews.com, Published 2023-06-19

Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City set its own speed limits, sits idle. Speaker Carl Heastie refuses to bring it to a vote. The Senate passed it. The governor, mayor, and council back it. Families mourn. Lawmakers dodge responsibility. Streets stay deadly.

Sammy’s Law, Assembly Bill to grant New York City control over its speed limits, remains stalled. On June 16, 2023, Speaker Carl Heastie kept it off the legislative agenda, despite Senate passage and support from Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and the City Council. The bill’s matter summary: 'the years-long effort to earn New York City the power to set its own speed limits.' Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal sponsors the bill, but Heastie’s inaction blocks a vote. Activists, including Families for Safe Streets, protested with a die-in at Heastie’s office. Gary Eckstein, father of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, spoke of the pain caused by legislative failure. The legislature’s refusal to act leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as lawmakers avoid accountability and delay a measure with broad support.

• Cycle of Rage Update: Speaker Heastie Has Not Put Speed Limit Bill on Next Week’s Agenda, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-16

A taxi changed lanes unsafely on West 57th Street in Manhattan. The taxi struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and helmeted. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on West 57th Street in Manhattan made an unsafe lane change and collided with a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi, a 2018 Honda, sustained no damage. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Two men crossed West 56 Street at 8:55 a.m. Both followed the signal. A sedan turning right struck them. Both suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two male pedestrians, ages 35 and 37, were injured while crossing West 56 Street at an intersection with the signal. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck them on the right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both pedestrians sustained abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians lawfully crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal wants OMNY to work with Citi Bike. He calls for a unified payment system to break down barriers for riders. The move could make bike-share easier, but fractured agencies and costly upgrades stand in the way.

On June 8, 2023, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Midtown West) urged the MTA and Lyft to integrate OMNY, the city’s contactless fare system, with Citi Bike. In a letter, Hoylman-Sigal wrote, "We urge you to create a unified payment system as expeditiously as possible." The proposal aims to remove barriers for would-be Citi Bike users and address issues like vandalized QR codes. The bill is a policy proposal, not yet in committee or up for a vote. Hoylman-Sigal’s push highlights the fractured nature of New York’s fare systems, with separate payments for subways, bikes, ferries, and regional trains. While OMNY integration could streamline access, technical and financial hurdles remain. The MTA and Cubic, OMNY’s contractor, say they are reviewing expansion opportunities. No direct safety impact assessment was provided.

• Manhattan Pol Wants OMNY to Work With Citi Bike, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight south on West 49 Street near 11 Avenue. The 54-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was making a right turn on West 49 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The driver of the sedan was licensed and the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Two mothers starve for justice. Their children killed by reckless drivers. They demand lawmakers let New York City set its own speed limits. The Assembly stalls. Grief and anger fill the halls. No more excuses. They want action. Now.

On June 6, 2023, two mothers began a hunger strike at the State Capitol, demanding action on Sammy’s Law. The bill, first introduced in 2020 by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and carried in the Assembly by Linda Rosenthal, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. The City Council backed the measure with a 'home rule' message last month. But Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has not brought it to a vote. The matter title: 'Sammy’s Law.' Amy Cohen, whose son Sammy was killed in 2013, and Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, whose son Bryan was killed in 2006, lead the protest. Mendieta-Cuapio says, 'We need to pass Sammy's Law today, no more excuses.' Lawmakers hide behind closed doors. The mothers refuse to let their children’s deaths be ignored.

• ‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-06

Two mothers starve for justice at the State Capitol. Their children were killed by reckless drivers. They demand lawmakers pass Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set lower speed limits. Assembly leaders stall. Grief meets gridlock.

On June 6, 2023, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and advocates launched a hunger strike at the State Capitol for Sammy’s Law. The bill, introduced by Hoylman-Sigal and carried in the Assembly by Linda Rosenthal, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. The official summary states it 'would authorize NYC to set speed limits below 25 mph but would not automatically change them.' Amy Cohen and Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, mothers whose children were killed by drivers, lead the protest. Despite majority City Council support and a home rule message, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie refuses to bring the bill to a vote. Advocates accuse lawmakers of hiding and demand transparency. The hunger strike exposes the human cost of legislative inaction.

• ‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06