Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Elmhurst?
Eight Dead in Elmhurst—How Many More Before City Hall Acts?
Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Death Count Grows
In Elmhurst, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Over one thousand injured. These are not just numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, one person died and 297 were hurt in 566 crashes. One was a child. One was someone’s parent. The street does not care who you are.
Pedestrians take the worst of it. Trucks, SUVs, bikes, mopeds—each has left bodies broken or dead. A 43-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was killed by a turning dump truck on 80th Street. A 75-year-old man died after a bike hit him at Broadway and Roosevelt. A 78-year-old woman was struck by a moped in a crosswalk. A man was crushed by an SUV on Broadway. The list goes on. See the data.
Promises and Delays
Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. But the deaths keep coming. The city has new powers under Sammy’s Law to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The law is on the books. The streets are not yet safer. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Each delay is another risk, another family left to mourn.
Who Pays the Price?
The most vulnerable pay first. In Elmhurst, the old and the young are hit hardest. Cars and trucks killed and maimed. Bikes and mopeds, too. The street is a gauntlet. The city counts the bodies. The politicians count the votes.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that put people first.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
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District 30
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
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37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
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Elmhurst Elmhurst sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 25, AD 30, SD 12, Queens CB4.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Elmhurst
Int 1259-2023Holden Supports Misguided Mandatory Bike Helmet Law▸Council Member Holden pushed a helmet law for all cyclists. The bill died in committee. Riders faced a $50 fine. No change for city streets. The danger remains. Cars still rule the road.
"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear" -- Robert F. Holden
Int 1259-2023, introduced by Council Member Robert F. Holden, aimed to require every bicyclist in New York City to wear protective headgear. The bill was filed at the end of session by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with key dates on December 6 and December 31, 2023. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Holden sponsored the bill, which would have fined unhelmeted riders up to $50. The bill stalled and did not become law. No systemic change for vulnerable road users. The threat from cars remains unaddressed.
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File Int 1259-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-12-06
SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Two vehicles crashed head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north and a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east collided head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured driver beyond the noted traffic control violation.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
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NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash▸A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Council Member Holden pushed a helmet law for all cyclists. The bill died in committee. Riders faced a $50 fine. No change for city streets. The danger remains. Cars still rule the road.
"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear" -- Robert F. Holden
Int 1259-2023, introduced by Council Member Robert F. Holden, aimed to require every bicyclist in New York City to wear protective headgear. The bill was filed at the end of session by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with key dates on December 6 and December 31, 2023. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Holden sponsored the bill, which would have fined unhelmeted riders up to $50. The bill stalled and did not become law. No systemic change for vulnerable road users. The threat from cars remains unaddressed.
- File Int 1259-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-06
SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Two vehicles crashed head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north and a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east collided head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured driver beyond the noted traffic control violation.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
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NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash▸A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Two vehicles crashed head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north and a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east collided head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured driver beyond the noted traffic control violation.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
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NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash▸A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
- NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections, nypost.com, Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash▸A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash▸A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.
Holden Proposes Misguided E-Bike Registration Bill Opposed▸Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
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Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Manhattan Community Board 6 shot down Council Member Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The board called it broad, incomplete, and toothless. Members said it would not fix safety. They warned it could push cyclists off the street while ignoring illegal mopeds.
On November 8, 2023, Manhattan Community Board 6 voted on Council Member Bob Holden’s e-bike registration bill. The bill, before the Transportation Committee, would require licensing and visible plates for all e-bikes, scooters, and legal motorized vehicles not already registered with the DMV. The board opposed the measure, passing a resolution 21-15 (with five abstentions), calling it 'overly broad and ineffective at addressing safety concerns.' The matter summary reads: 'Require registration and licensing for all e-bikes and legal motorized vehicles.' Board members Brian Van Nieuwenhoven and Jason Froimowitz criticized the bill as incomplete and unrealistic, noting it would not solve dangerous operation or enforcement issues. Holden dismissed the board’s opposition as unrepresentative. The board also passed a separate resolution supporting daylighting at intersections.
- Manhattan CB6 Rejects E-Bike Registration Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-09
Ramos Opposes Casino Supports Careful Review of Citi Field Plan▸Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
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Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.
Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.
- Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-07
Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg▸A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
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Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.
A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car▸A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
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Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
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Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.
2Intoxicated SUV Driver Slams Parked Sedan▸SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
SUV driver, drunk and speeding, crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. Both driver and passenger suffered neck injuries. Impact crushed the SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear. No seatbelts. Both occupants conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman drove an SUV while impaired by alcohol and at unsafe speed on Case Street. She struck a parked sedan. The crash left her and her 33-year-old male passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither the driver nor the passenger wore safety equipment. The sedan’s occupants were not involved in the collision.
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst▸A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.
SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan▸An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
-
Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalk Legislation▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
-
Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.
Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.
- File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
-
File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
-
Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
- File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28
Res 0792-2023Ramos Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools▸Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
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File Res 0792-2023,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.
Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.
- File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
- Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24
Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens▸A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
- Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year, amny.com, Published 2023-09-18
Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.
A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.