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A 61-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on West 177 Street near Audubon Avenue. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Hyundai SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with another at West 177 Street and Audubon Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was licensed and airbags deployed during the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

After a probe exposed deadly school streets, DOT pledged redesigns. Commissioner Rodriguez promised safer routes for children, but stopped short of bold action. Advocates demand car-free school streets. The city offered no project list. Crashes drop when streets close to cars.

On June 9, 2022, the Department of Transportation held a press conference in response to a Streetsblog investigation revealing high rates of traffic violence near city schools, especially in communities of color. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced plans to redesign dozens of school streets this year, stating, 'Our children and families deserve to be able to walk to school without the fear of being struck by a speeding or reckless driving.' Rodriguez highlighted collaborations with students and a $1 billion budget for street safety, but did not commit to expanding car-free school streets. Advocates argue that closing streets to cars is the most effective way to protect children, a method rarely used in New York City. The city did not release a list of the 100 planned projects or specify how many are near schools. Streetsblog’s reporting shows that closing streets to cars near schools leads to dramatic drops in crashes and injuries.

• After Streetsblog Probe of Dangerous School Streets, DOT Talks Up Student Safety Projects, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-09

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

A male cyclist traveling south on Fort Washington Avenue hit two female pedestrians at an intersection. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. They were conscious but seriously hurt. The bike’s front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a male cyclist on a bike traveling straight south on Fort Washington Avenue collided with two female pedestrians at an intersection. Both pedestrians, aged 8 and 52, sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash. They remained conscious after the crash. The bike showed damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both pedestrians were injured while crossing or standing at the intersection. No helmet or signaling information was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck by cyclists in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

The State Senate backed Sen. Gounardes’s bill to run speed cameras nonstop in city school zones. The vote was 51-12. Supporters cited lives lost to speeding. Opponents called it a cash grab. The Assembly must act before the session ends.

Bill S. (no number given) passed the New York State Senate on June 1, 2022, by a 51-12 vote. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, reauthorizes and expands New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7. The measure was debated in the Senate, with Sen. Robert Jackson and Gounardes defending it: 'Cars speeding in New York kill New Yorkers, injure New Yorkers.' Gounardes called the cameras 'life-saving.' Opponents, including Sen. Andrew Lanza, dismissed the program as a 'cash register.' Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives said, 'When New York City’s speed safety cameras turn off, speeding increases and crashes rise.' The bill awaits Assembly action before the legislative session ends.

• State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

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

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

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

Council members blasted the city for failing children on school streets. They called the danger 'egregious.' Streets near schools see more crashes, more injuries. Lawmakers want more crossing guards, speed bumps, and car-free hours. The city must act. Kids’ lives hang in the balance.

On June 1, 2022, New York City Council members held a press conference in response to a Streetsblog report exposing high crash rates near schools. The event, not tied to a specific bill, saw Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Julie Menin, Alexa Avilés, and Carlina Rivera demand urgent safety upgrades. The matter summary reads: 'City lawmakers and transportation and education advocates expressed outrage over a recent Streetsblog report on dangerous school streets, demanding the city do more to prevent drivers from harming children outside schools.' Lawmakers called the findings 'egregious' and 'unconscionable.' They urged more crossing guards, traffic calming, and car-free hours. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez signaled openness to restricting cars during key times. The council’s stance is clear: the city’s inaction puts children, especially those of color, at deadly risk. Lawmakers want swift, systemic change.

• Outraged Lawmakers and Advocates Urge City Action over Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01

A southbound sedan hit a northbound vehicle’s left side in Manhattan. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Oversized vehicle listed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman driving a sedan south on Fort Washington Avenue collided with the left side doors of a northbound vehicle. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and suffered back injuries, pain, and nausea. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on West 180 Street. The driver suffered a neck injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved following too closely. Damage hit left side doors and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan driver was injured in a rear-end collision on West 180 Street. The injured occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, sustained a neck injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of another. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved two sedans traveling north, with one making a left turn and the other going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel and rear bumper of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was struck on the right side by a sedan on West 160 Street near Amsterdam Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial contusions and shock. The sedan showed no damage. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist on West 160 Street in Manhattan. The 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining facial contusions and shock. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was not identified, and no license information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

Two SUVs collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one while it was slowing. The female driver of the front SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed 21-year-old female who was slowing or stopping. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center ends. There is no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver error of following too closely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20

DOT chief Ydanis Rodriguez says city streets near schools are deadly for kids. He backs speed cameras, traffic bans at arrival and dismissal, and new safe routes. He calls out racial inequity. He vows to use every tool. The danger is urgent.

On May 27, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez made a public statement after a rally for school-zone speed cameras. He said, “There's more work that we have to continue doing,” and called addressing racial disparities in street safety his 'top priority.' Rodriguez supports restricting cars on school streets during arrival and departure and is open to any tool to protect children. He announced a new plan for safe routes to school. Rodriguez’s comments followed a Streetsblog investigation showing higher crash rates near schools, especially those serving poor children and children of color. He emphasized the personal stakes, noting his own daughters walk city streets. No formal bill number or committee was cited.

• DOT Commissioner: City Must Do More to Keep Kids Safe from Cars Outside Schools, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-27

City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.

• NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-26

Council passed Albany’s speed camera expansion. Cameras now run all day, every day. Seven members opposed. Supporters cited lives lost when cameras slept. Opponents called it a tax. The vote followed a deadly year. Danger stalks city streets, especially near schools.

On May 26, 2022, the New York City Council voted 43-7 to approve Albany’s extension and expansion of the city’s speed camera program. The measure, handled by the Transportation Committee, allows speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary: 'The City Council approved Albany's extension and expansion of New York's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7, but not before several council members voiced opposition.' Chairwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers urged action, saying, 'We must use all the tools at our disposal.' Council Members Joan Ariola, Vickie Paladino, and David Carr opposed, calling cameras a financial burden. Eric Dinowitz defended the program: 'If you don't want a speeding ticket, don't speed.' The vote came after a year of high road deaths, with special risk near schools.

• Amid Epic Crisis of Road Deaths, Some Members of the City Council Still Oppose Speed Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-26

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

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

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

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23