Red Lights Run, Childhood Stolen—Demand Safe Streets Now

A sedan struck the center front end of an object while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The 31-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan, traveling east, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was licensed in New York. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash involved a single vehicle and resulted in injury to the driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 43-year-old man on an e-bike was hit on 75 Street in Queens. The sedan made a right turn and collided with the cyclist’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 Subaru sedan made a right turn on 75 Street in Queens and struck the cyclist at the front center of the bike. The rider, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southeast, while the e-bike rider was going straight south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike had front-end damage. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18

A sedan turning right struck an eastbound e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved improper turning and following too closely. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely," indicating driver errors by the sedan operator. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter suffered damage to its center front end. The rider remained conscious after the crash but was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 6-year-old girl was ejected from a motorcycle during a crash with an SUV on 35 Avenue in Queens. She suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s left front with its right front bumper. Both vehicles were damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 35 Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 Ford SUV and a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle. The SUV was traveling west, and the motorcycle was traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. A 6-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 30-year-old man was injured while pushing a car on 77th Street in Queens. A sedan traveling south passed too closely and at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 77th Street in Queens while pushing a car. The crash involved a 2009 BMW sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist on 74 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the sedan’s front center. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a bicyclist on 74 Street in Queens. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A Yamaha motorcycle smashed into a Ford on 80th Street. The 21-year-old rider died, head split. His 17-year-old passenger was thrown, unconscious, bleeding. Traffic control was ignored. Helmets were not worn.

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into the side of a Ford at 80th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider was killed, his head split open. His 17-year-old passenger was ejected, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Both victims were thrown from the motorcycle. The report states neither wore helmets, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash left one dead and one seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. The scooter struck the right front bumper of another vehicle while traveling north on 74 Street. The rider suffered head contusions and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on 74 Street in Queens. The scooter, traveling north, collided with the right front bumper of another vehicle also heading north. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The rider sustained head injuries and was semiconscious but not ejected from the vehicle. The scooter showed no damage, while the other vehicle had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Albany failed New York’s streets. Lawmakers blocked Sammy’s Law and other safety bills. Cyclists, pedestrians, and bus riders lost. Car culture ruled. Advocates called it a wasted session. Only transit funding and a bus pilot survived. No real progress for the vulnerable.

""I'm pretty devastated. The opposition comes from members who might have more car-centered districts and may be more transportation deserts. They argue that this would create traffic and their constituents hate it, but there's a misunderstanding of the bill, because it gives basically the discretion to the city."" -- Jessica González-Rojas

In the 2023 legislative session, Albany lawmakers failed to pass major street safety bills, including Sammy’s Law (which would let New York City set its own speed limits). The session ended June 13, 2023, with most safety and transit measures stalled in committee or blocked from a vote. The matter summary reads: 'This year's legislative session in Albany was considered one of the worst for livable streets and street safety, largely due to the failure to pass key bills such as Sammy's Law.' Council members and advocates like Eric McClure, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Amy Cohen, and Sara Lind voiced anger and disappointment. McClure said, 'We have to give the state legislature an 'F' for wasting an entire session without advancing legislation to make streets safer or to improve public transit.' The Assembly’s inaction left vulnerable road users exposed. Only increased MTA funding and a free bus pilot moved forward. The rest—protection for cyclists, pedestrians, and bus riders—died in committee.

• The Albany Report Card: A Scoundrel’s ‘F’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Nissan SUV turned right at 35-28 93 Street in Queens. It struck a vehicle traveling straight north. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV was making a right turn when it collided with another vehicle traveling straight ahead on 35-28 93 Street in Queens. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The front passenger in the SUV, a 49-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The SUV had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

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

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

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

A 21-year-old woman riding an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an eastbound e-scooter on 81 Street. The e-scooter driver struck the e-bike’s right side doors. Both vehicles showed no damage. The e-bike rider was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 81 Street involving an e-bike and an e-scooter. The 21-year-old female e-bike driver, holding a permit license, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. The e-scooter, traveling east, struck the right side doors of the e-bike, which was traveling north. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The e-bike driver was not ejected but experienced shock. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. The report does not specify further contributing factors beyond the driver’s disregard for traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A pickup struck an e-scooter from behind on Northern Boulevard. The rider flew. His head hit the street. Blood pooled. He did not rise. The truck followed too close. The city kept moving. The street stayed silent.

A pickup truck rear-ended an e-scooter at Northern Boulevard and 84th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. According to the police report, the pickup was 'Following Too Closely' and traveling at an 'Unsafe Speed.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are the driver’s errors. Both vehicles were moving east when the crash happened. The report describes the rider as conscious but bleeding on the asphalt after the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-05-22