Corona Bleeds: Kids Hurt, Leaders Stall, Streets Kill

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

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

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

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in Queens. The sedan struck an object front-center while traveling north on 111 Street. The driver was conscious but sustained a concussion. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver in a 2003 GMC sedan was injured in Queens on 111 Street near 55 Avenue. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 38-year-old woman was hit on Corona Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Corona Avenue made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 63-year-old man walking outside an intersection on National Street was hit by an SUV. He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Multiple vehicles were damaged. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured on National Street in Queens. The man was walking outside an intersection when he was hit. He suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, including abrasions. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, with damage reported to the left side panels of the vehicles. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action was described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No helmet or signal use was mentioned. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.

• NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-05-13

A man stepped from behind a parked car on 114th Street. A driver pulled out, distracted. The car’s front struck the man’s face. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect him.

A 39-year-old man was injured on 114th Street near 42nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he stepped from behind a parked car when a vehicle pulled from the curb and struck his face. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end hit the man as it started from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a motorcycle in Queens. The child suffered a head abrasion while crossing outside a crosswalk. The motorcycle hit her center front. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 104 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not have a signal. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pass too close to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Queens residents and officials clashed over 14 transit plans for LaGuardia. Subway, bus, light rail, and ferry all on the table. Council Member Larinda Hooks backed the AirTrain and ferry. No decision. The city waits. Danger and delay remain.

"The original plan is still the best plan. If you look at all the options, it’s the only one that doesn’t go near anybody’s house. It doesn’t go into anyone’s community. Won’t be issues with taking away parking spots, taking away a lane so there’s the most traffic. It makes the most sense for homeowners or renters or people who just live in the community." -- Larinda Hooks

On March 27, 2022, a public consultation in Queens reviewed 14 alternatives for LaGuardia Airport transit access. The session followed Governor Hochul’s cancellation of the Willets Point AirTrain. The event, covered by the media and led by a panel including Janette Sadik-Khan, drew strong opinions. The matter summary: 'In Astoria, Queens, 14 possible transit options for connecting to LaGuardia Airport were presented at a public comment session.' Council Member Larinda Hooks (District 35) voiced support for the original AirTrain, ferry service, and other mass transit options, but opposed removing parking or traffic lanes. Hooks said, 'The original plan is still the best plan... It doesn’t go near anybody’s house.' The process continues. No final plan. Vulnerable road users still face risk as traffic and confusion persist.

• In Queens, everything is on the table for Hochul’s LaGuardia connection, gothamist.com, Published 2022-03-27

A 17-year-old male bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Corona Avenue. The motorcycle, driven by an inexperienced and distracted operator, struck the bike from behind. The bike driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Corona Avenue rear-ended a bike going in the same direction. The bike driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his entire body. The motorcycle driver was operating with a permit and was noted for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction. The bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the motorcycle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 12-year-old girl crossing Christie Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s front center took the impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Christie Avenue in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

A sedan struck a 52-year-old woman crossing National Street. She suffered a facial bruise. Police cite driver inexperience and passing too closely. The car showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a sedan hit her while she crossed National Street. The impact was to her face, leaving her with a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors. The sedan, a 2008 Chevrolet, showed no damage. No other safety equipment or pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 35-year-old front passenger suffered an elbow injury and minor bleeding after an SUV rear-ended their station wagon on Corona Avenue in Queens. The crash happened at 4:35 a.m. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving an SUV and a station wagon. The SUV struck the station wagon from behind, impacting the center back end of the station wagon and the center front end of the SUV. A 35-year-old female front passenger in the station wagon was injured, sustaining an elbow, lower arm, and hand injury with minor bleeding. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 90-year-old man was injured by an e-bike in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was distracted, striking the man who was not in the roadway. The e-bike showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 40-53 99 Street in Queens struck a 90-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions contributed to the crash. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan struck a 22-year-old man stepping from behind a parked car in Queens. Driver inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered arm abrasions but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 102 Street in Queens struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The victim was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10