Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• Outrage mounts as Hochul pushes last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion tolls: ‘Insulting joke’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Governor Hochul scrapped congestion pricing. The MTA lost a billion a year. Lawmakers scrambled. Senator Liz Krueger rejected a payroll tax hike. The MTA faces a funding cliff. Subway upgrades, elevators, and clean buses now hang in the balance.

On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul’s sudden reversal on Manhattan congestion pricing sparked chaos in Albany. The plan, set to start June 30, would have charged drivers $15 to enter below 60th Street, raising $1 billion yearly for transit. Hochul proposed a payroll tax hike instead, but State Senator Liz Krueger opposed it, saying, "I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate." The bill’s fate is uncertain as the legislative session ends. The MTA board, city officials, and business groups all voiced concern. Projects like the Second Avenue Subway, subway accessibility, and zero-emission buses now face cancellation. No alternative funding plan exists. Vulnerable riders—those who rely on transit—stand to lose the most.

• Gov. Hochul’s congestion toll flip-flop spurs mad scramble at NY Capitol, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A rabbi crossing Third Avenue was struck by a wrong-way e-bike. His leg broke. The driver fled. Assemblywoman Seawright demanded stricter laws, registration, and penalties for reckless e-bike and moped use. City leaders promised a summer crackdown on illegal vehicles.

On June 5, 2024, Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright (District 76) called for increased regulation and enforcement of e-bikes and mopeds after Rabbi Michael Miller was hit and injured by a hit-and-run e-bike driver on Third Avenue. The incident sparked public outcry. Seawright visited Miller and advocated for a legislative package to increase penalties for leaving crash scenes and to require registration, inspection, insurance, and license plates for e-bikes. The matter summary states: 'No New Yorker should have to fear suffering collisions while walking in their own neighborhood from the epidemic of e-vehicles causing horrible injuries and even fatalities.' Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD announced a summer enforcement blitz to seize illegal, unregistered vehicles. Seawright’s push centers on holding reckless drivers accountable and removing dangerous, unlicensed vehicles from city streets.

• NYC rabbi suffers broken leg after being run over by rogue e-bike driver: ‘Lucky to be alive’, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-05

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 28 - A pick-up truck traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked Sprinter van on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The van’s driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 on 2 Avenue near East 66 Street in Manhattan. A Ford Sprinter van was parked when a southbound Chevrolet pick-up truck collided with its left rear bumper. The van’s 39-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and shock, and was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the parked vehicle. The truck driver’s pre-crash action was "Going Straight Ahead," while the van was "Parked." No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the van and the front center end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

May 23 - A northbound SUV merging on FDR Drive struck a taxi traveling straight ahead. The impact injured three occupants with whiplash and neck and back pain. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 17:15. A 2014 SUV merging northbound collided with a 2020 taxi traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the taxi. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 59-year-old male driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old female right rear passenger, and a 12-year-old female middle rear passenger, all suffering whiplash and neck or back injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The data highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - A 43-year-old man riding an unlicensed e-scooter was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred on 2 Avenue near East 65 Street in Manhattan. The vehicle showed no damage despite the driver’s serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on an e-scooter traveling south on 2 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. Despite the driver’s injuries, the e-scooter showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as "No Damage." The driver was conscious after the crash but suffered significant bodily injury. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the unlicensed status of the driver as a key error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A GMC SUV struck a northbound moped making a left turn on York Avenue in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries with minor bleeding. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2023 GMC SUV traveling southbound on York Avenue collided with a 2023 moped traveling northbound that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his entire body, including minor bleeding, and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash occurred near East 78 Street in Manhattan's 5th Council District.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue, triggering a multi-vehicle collision. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact exposed dangers of inattention and close following in heavy traffic.

According to the police report, at 8:06 AM on Manhattan's 1st Avenue near East 76 Street, a chain-reaction crash occurred involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the driver of the SUV. The SUV struck the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic, causing damage to the sedan's center back end and the SUV's right rear bumper. Two female drivers, aged 46 and 60, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in congested urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after a high-speed collision on FDR Drive. The sedan struck head-on, sustaining front-end damage. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on FDR Drive at 6:40 AM. The driver, alone in a 2018 Honda sedan traveling southbound, was going straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front-end damage from the collision. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed and aggressive behavior behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 53-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after an e-bike collided with her on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries, with driver inattention cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 1 Avenue near East 60 Street in Manhattan at 16:05. A 53-year-old female bicyclist was riding north when she was struck by an e-bike also traveling north. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the bicyclist's bike and the left front quarter panel of the e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bicyclist's right side doors, while the e-bike showed no damage. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck his e-bike at night on East 67th Street. The collision caused bruising and full-body injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on East 67th Street in Manhattan. A 33-year-old male bicyclist riding a Citi Bike e-bike was traveling south when a Ford SUV, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed. Damage to both vehicles was centered on their front ends. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - Taxi struck a man crossing East 68th at 2nd Avenue. Impact crushed his knee and leg. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi heading south on East 68th Street at 2nd Avenue struck a male pedestrian who was crossing against the signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision underscores the severe harm that can result when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, even when no explicit driver error is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Two SUVs crashed at East 69th Street and York Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on East 69th Street near York Avenue in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound SUV and the left side doors of the westbound SUV. The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A 25-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk with the light. An e-scooter rider, inattentive and inexperienced, struck her head-on. Blood pooled on East 78th Street. The rider fled. The woman’s leg split open, pain pulsing through the city’s grid.

A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured on East 78th Street when an e-scooter rider struck her head-on as she crossed with the signal, according to the police report. The impact left her with severe lacerations to her lower leg, and blood pooled at the scene. The report states the e-scooter’s front end was damaged and the rider did not stop. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the light in the marked crosswalk—are noted in the report, but only after the driver’s failures. The collision underscores the consequences of inattentive and unskilled operation of motorized vehicles in city crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A northbound sedan was struck from behind on FDR Drive. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite close following and sudden reaction as causes. Metal crumpled. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on FDR Drive at 5:30 AM. A sedan was rear-ended by an SUV while both traveled north. The sedan's 33-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. The sedan was hit at the center back end; the SUV showed front-end damage. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights systemic risk from tailgating and abrupt maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27