About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 4
▸ Whiplash 17
▸ Contusion/Bruise 64
▸ Abrasion 17
▸ Pain/Nausea 19
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseYorkville’s kill zone: four deaths, hundreds hurt, and silence at the corners
Upper East Side-Yorkville: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Two men, a woman, and a cyclist are gone. Since 2022, this small part of Manhattan has logged 4 deaths and 463 injuries in crashes. The toll sits in the open data. No spin. Just names reduced to counts. NYC Open Data
- A 47‑year‑old man died at 2nd Ave and East 82nd in 2023. A box truck was going straight. The record says the pedestrian was at the intersection. NYC Open Data
- A 30‑year‑old woman was killed at York Ave and East 87th in 2024. Multiple vehicles appear in the report. She died at the corner. NYC Open Data
- A 28‑year‑old cyclist died on 2nd Ave in 2022. The record lists a bike going straight. He never made it home. NYC Open Data
- In 2025, a 55‑year‑old driver lost consciousness at East 83rd and York and died. Single vehicle. The street stayed the same. NYC Open Data
FDR Drive leads the injury list here. So does 2nd Avenue. East 96th and 1st Avenue trail behind. These are the repeat scenes. NYC Open Data
Where the bodies fall
Crash timing tells another story. Injuries spike at 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 6 a.m., noon, and into the night. Deaths hit at midnight, 5 a.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m. The clock keeps its own ledger. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians took the hardest blows: 2 deaths and 109 injuries. Cyclists: 1 death and 99 injuries. Car and truck occupants: 1 death and 236 injuries. Heavy boxes on wheels kill and maim, but so do sedans and SUVs. NYC Open Data
On causes, the city’s roll‑up is blunt: “other” leads the death count. Disregarded signals show up in one death. Distraction. Failure to yield. The words are dry until you stand in the crosswalk. NYC Open Data
Corners that don’t forgive
Name the hot zones. FDR Drive. 2nd Avenue. East 96th Street. 1st Avenue. City data flags them for repeated harm. Day after day. NYC Open Data
At 2nd Avenue and East 82nd, a truck going straight ended a man’s life. At York and East 87th, a woman died at the intersection. On 2nd Avenue in 2022, a cyclist died in a straight‑line crash. The geometry stays the same. The outcomes don’t. NYC Open Data
Simple fixes exist. Daylight the corners. Harden the turns. Give pedestrians a head start at the light. Protect the bike lane where riders actually fall. Target the repeat hours on the same blocks. The patterns are not a mystery. NYC Open Data
Citywide choices, local blood
Albany gave New York City the power to drop speeds on local streets. The city has not pulled the lever for a default 20. The law is there. The deaths continue. CrashCount: Take Action
The state also moved a bill to clamp the worst repeat speeders with speed‑limiting tech. In June, Senators Liz Krueger and José Serrano backed S 4045 in committee. The bill would force speed limiters on drivers who rack up violations. Open States
After two people were killed at Bowery and Canal by a car doing over 100 mph, the city said it would fortify the intersection and plan a broader redesign. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said the transportation commissioner. Advocates answered that most of Canal “will remain deadly.” The pattern is familiar. Act after the funerals. Gothamist
What you can do now
- Lower the speed: Demand a citywide 20 mph default. Use the power already granted. CrashCount: Take Action
- Stop repeat offenders: Tell your legislators to pass the speed‑limiter bill for habitual violators. Open States
One corner. One fix. One less family getting the call.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
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▸ Other Geographies
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Yorkville
4
Sedan Turns Right, E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected▸Jul 4 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 93 Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:42 on East 93 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike, showing the collision occurred during the sedan's turn. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable e-bike riders.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 1 Avenue Injuring Three▸Jul 2 - Two vehicles collided on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue, sending three occupants into shock with back and face injuries. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. All injured wore seat belts and suffered moderate trauma from the crash impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 1 Avenue near East 84 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2017 Volvo sedan traveling north collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. Three female occupants were injured: the SUV driver (45 years old) with back injuries, the sedan driver (32 years old) with facial injuries, and a front passenger in the SUV (35 years old) with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each suffered injury severity level 3 and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.
2
Krueger Supports New Fee If It Raises Billions▸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.
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NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected,
gothamist.com,
Published 2024-07-02
2
Krueger Supports Tweaking Congestion Pricing To Maintain Goals▸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.
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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
26
Unsafe Lane Change Slams Sedan Into SUV▸Jun 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
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Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
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Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
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Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
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Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
Jul 4 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a southbound e-bike on East 93 Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:42 on East 93 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-bike, showing the collision occurred during the sedan's turn. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable e-bike riders.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on 1 Avenue Injuring Three▸Jul 2 - Two vehicles collided on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue, sending three occupants into shock with back and face injuries. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. All injured wore seat belts and suffered moderate trauma from the crash impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 1 Avenue near East 84 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2017 Volvo sedan traveling north collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. Three female occupants were injured: the SUV driver (45 years old) with back injuries, the sedan driver (32 years old) with facial injuries, and a front passenger in the SUV (35 years old) with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each suffered injury severity level 3 and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.
2
Krueger Supports New Fee If It Raises Billions▸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.
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NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected,
gothamist.com,
Published 2024-07-02
2
Krueger Supports Tweaking Congestion Pricing To Maintain Goals▸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.
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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
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Unsafe Lane Change Slams Sedan Into SUV▸Jun 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
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Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
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Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
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Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
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Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
Jul 2 - Two vehicles collided on Manhattan’s 1 Avenue, sending three occupants into shock with back and face injuries. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. All injured wore seat belts and suffered moderate trauma from the crash impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 1 Avenue near East 84 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2017 Volvo sedan traveling north collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. Three female occupants were injured: the SUV driver (45 years old) with back injuries, the sedan driver (32 years old) with facial injuries, and a front passenger in the SUV (35 years old) with back injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Each suffered injury severity level 3 and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.
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Krueger Supports New Fee If It Raises Billions▸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.
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NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected,
gothamist.com,
Published 2024-07-02
2
Krueger Supports Tweaking Congestion Pricing To Maintain Goals▸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.
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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
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Unsafe Lane Change Slams Sedan Into SUV▸Jun 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
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Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
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Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
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Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
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Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
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Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
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
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Krueger Supports Tweaking Congestion Pricing To Maintain Goals▸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.
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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
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Unsafe Lane Change Slams Sedan Into SUV▸Jun 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
21
Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
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Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
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Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
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Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
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
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Unsafe Lane Change Slams Sedan Into SUV▸Jun 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
21
Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
13
Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
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Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
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Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 26 - Sedan veered on FDR Drive. Smashed into SUV. Driver hurt—neck injury, whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane change, inexperience. Metal twisted. One man injured. No pedestrians, no cyclists, no escape.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive changed lanes unsafely at 18:44 and struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV. The sedan’s left side doors took the hit. The 31-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The crash stemmed from driver error—unsafe lane changing—without any fault assigned to the injured driver.
21
Head-On E-Bike Collision Leaves Rider Bleeding▸Jun 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
13
Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
9
Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
8
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
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File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 21 - Two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. Steel struck steel. A 39-year-old man flew from his frame, helmeted, blood streaming from his head. Distraction listed. The street fell silent as injury and confusion settled in.
According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on East 90th Street. The crash occurred at 17:36. One rider, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding and incoherent at the scene. The report states that 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. One of the e-bikes involved was unlicensed. The narrative describes the impact as 'steel to steel' and notes that the injured rider was wearing a helmet. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver distraction and the presence of an unlicensed vehicle.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on FDR Drive▸Jun 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
13
Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
9
Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
8
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 20 - A 32-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on FDR Drive. The SUV driver was semiconscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, with complaints of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM on FDR Drive involving a 2023 Toyota SUV and a sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV striking the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected but was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors beyond the documented driver errors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.
13
Turning SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk▸Jun 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
9
Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
8
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 13 - A 78-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at East 93rd and 2nd Avenue, was struck and killed by a left-turning SUV. The impact crushed her body. She died there, in the street, beneath the gray June sky.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 2nd Avenue at East 93rd Street with the pedestrian signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The report states the point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which caused fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian's entire body. The driver was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical error that directly contributed to the collision. The woman was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal, when the SUV turned into her path. The police report lists no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, underscoring that driver inattention and failure to yield were the sole causes named in the official account.
9
Left Turn Crash Injures Passenger on East 96th▸Jun 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
8
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 9 - Two sedans collided at East 96th and 3rd. A 24-year-old woman in the Chevrolet took a hard hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. Both cars’ front ends smashed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a Nissan sedan heading west struck a Chevrolet sedan making a left turn at East 96th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet’s right front bumper and the Nissan’s center front end took the impact. A 24-year-old female passenger in the Chevrolet suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No victim actions or other contributing factors were cited. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.
8
Pedestrian Struck Crossing East 96 Street▸Jun 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 8 - A 28-year-old woman was injured crossing East 96 Street outside a crosswalk. A pickup truck traveling west struck her, causing fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 96 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan at 13:19. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2015 Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound. The report notes the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact showed no damage as well. No specific contributing factors were listed for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicle movement in areas where pedestrians cross unsignalized streets.
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 7 - 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
7S 9752
Krueger votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 7 - 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
7S 8607
Seawright votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 7 - 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 2024-06-07
7A 7652
Seawright votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
-
File A 7652,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.
Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.
- File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
7S 9752
Serrano votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸Jun 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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 7 - 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
6
Krueger Condemns Delay as Harmful to Traffic Safety▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
-
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
-
Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
-
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
Jun 6 - Governor Hochul pulled the plug on congestion pricing just weeks before rollout. The move leaves the MTA’s future in limbo. Board members and city officials push back. Billions for transit hang in the balance. No clear plan replaces lost funds.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing, a policy set to start June 30. The delay, announced without legislative action, sparked backlash. MTA Board member Midori Valdivia vowed, 'I'm going to vote yes to congestion pricing, and that it should start as soon as possible.' Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi echoed, 'It needs to happen now.' Senator Liz Krueger called Hochul's move 'a staggering error.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll and business leader Kathy Wylde criticized the governor’s floated payroll tax hike as unfair to city businesses. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay keeps streets clogged and transit underfunded, risking more danger for those outside cars.
- Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
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Krueger Criticizes Lack of Alternative Funding for Transit▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
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Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan,
amny.com,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
Jun 6 - Governor Hochul froze Manhattan’s congestion pricing. The $15 billion for subways, buses, and rail hangs in limbo. Riders face broken elevators, old signals, and crowded trains. Streets stay clogged. No plan B. Vulnerable New Yorkers lose safe, reliable transit.
""She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from."" -- Liz Krueger
On June 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul halted New York’s congestion pricing program, which was set to start June 30. The plan, designed to charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, would have funded $15 billion in MTA capital improvements. The bill’s summary warns: 'No plan B for transit investments should congestion pricing not go through.' Senator Liz Krueger, mentioned in the debate, criticized the lack of alternative funding, saying, 'She is not aware of what she is referring to or where she believes that money will come from.' The delay leaves critical projects—like subway accessibility, new signals, and electric buses—unfunded. Without this money, vulnerable riders face more delays, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. The City Council and transit advocates express deep disappointment and concern for New York’s future.
- Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan, amny.com, Published 2024-06-06
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Krueger Opposes Payroll Mobility Tax Increase on Workers▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
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Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
Jun 6 - Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.
On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.
- Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
6
Krueger Slams Reckless Congestion Pricing Delay Safety Harm▸Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
-
Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
Jun 6 - Governor Hochul yanked support for congestion pricing weeks before launch. Senator Liz Krueger called it reckless. The move leaves a $15 billion hole in MTA funding. No clear replacement plan. Riders and streets hang in the balance. Gridlock wins.
On June 6, 2024, Senator Liz Krueger (District 28) condemned Governor Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing. The policy, approved by the MTA Board and set for June 30, now faces indefinite delay. Krueger called the decision 'a staggering error' that creates a financial crisis for the MTA. The matter at hand: 'Gov. Hochul revoked her support for congestion pricing less than a month before it was supposed to start.' Assembly Member Robert Carroll also criticized the governor, rejecting her proposal to hike the payroll mobility tax on city businesses. The MTA’s capital plan now faces a $15 billion shortfall, with no replacement funding in sight. The delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as congestion pricing aimed to cut traffic and fund safer transit. The council’s response is clear: the city needs congestion pricing, now.
- Two Huge Questions About 'Gridlock Gov.' Hochul's Congestion Pricing Delay, streetsblog.org, Published 2024-06-06
6S 8607
Krueger votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-06
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