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A stopped SUV struck a sedan from behind on West 110th Street in Manhattan. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and right rear passenger. Both suffered shock and neck or back pain. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV stopped in traffic was rear-ended by a sedan traveling south on West 110th Street. The collision injured two occupants of the sedan: a 26-year-old female driver and a 69-year-old male right rear passenger. The driver suffered back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The passenger experienced whiplash and shock without safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in Georgia, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

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

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

A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.

A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers followed too closely. Two young girls in the back seat suffered head injuries. Night. Metal twisted. Children hurt. System failed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 10:10 p.m. Both drivers followed too closely. Two female passengers, ages 7 and 9, were injured. Both suffered head injuries but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts. The crash caused front and rear-end damage to the vehicles. The report lists driver errors as following too closely. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Manhattan Avenue near West 110th Street. The sedan and bike collided as the bicyclist made a left turn. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured while making a left turn on Manhattan Avenue near West 110th Street in Manhattan. The collision involved a sedan traveling north going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel were the points of impact. No damage was reported to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the only occupant on the bike. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and improper turning maneuvers in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV and sedan slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Night air split by metal. A woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Bruises covered her body. Driver’s bad turn sparked the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 11 p.m. The SUV carried two people. A 32-year-old woman, seated in the right rear, suffered bruises over her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the driver’s error. The sedan’s left front hit the SUV’s center front. The injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim actions were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An e-bike rider struck the right side of a parked sedan on Cathedral Parkway. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east collided with the right side doors of a parked 2013 Ford sedan on Cathedral Parkway in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver inattention and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan, occupied by two males, was stationary and showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and confusion in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two riders met head-on in the dark. Metal clanged. One flew, struck the street, bled out. The other lay unconscious, head split open. No warning. No helmet. Just blood, broken frames, and silence under the streetlamp.

Two bicyclists collided head-on on Amsterdam Avenue near 108th Street. Both riders were ejected. One, age 43, died after striking his head. The other, age 29, suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious, bleeding. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. Both riders were traveling straight, one northbound on an e-bike, the other southbound on a bike. The report notes neither wore a helmet, but only after citing the failure to obey traffic controls. The street ran silent after impact, marked by blood and shattered bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back abrasions after a taxi struck him on West 104 Street in Manhattan. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the cyclist as both traveled straight. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a yellow taxi on West 104 Street, Manhattan. The taxi, traveling north, struck the bicyclist, who was going west, with its right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 51-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a U-turn and struck him on Cathedral Parkway. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Cathedral Parkway collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The 51-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was also noted for contributing confusion or error. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and driver distraction in collisions involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

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

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

Assemblyman Mamdani and Senator Hoylman push for cameras in 50 protected bike lanes. Drivers who block lanes face $50 fines. DOT backs the plan. Lawmakers say enforcement is needed. Cyclists face danger daily. Cameras promise real consequences for reckless drivers.

Assembly Bill, proposed June 2, 2022, by Zohran Mamdani (District 36) and co-sponsored by Brad Hoylman, seeks to deploy automated enforcement cameras at 50 protected bike lanes. The bill aims to fine drivers $50 for each infraction, targeting those who block or drive in bike lanes. The matter summary states: 'NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes.' Mamdani and Hoylman argue that enforcement is critical, with Mamdani stating, 'You consistently see cars driving in the bike lane. We know that these cameras work to deter drivers from breaking the law.' DOT supports the measure, calling it 'life-saving automated enforcement technology.' The bill awaits City Council approval, with Mamdani pledging to advance it through the summer and fall.

• NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes, nypost.com, Published 2022-06-02

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

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 2022-05-31

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 2022-05-31

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 2022-05-25

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 2022-05-25