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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An 87-year-old woman suffered injuries and shock in a Queens crash. Her sedan was struck in the rear while backing. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The crash involved a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling east that was backing up when it was struck in the center back end, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of elderly drivers in crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and a failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens involving an e-bike and an unspecified vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle involved was starting from a parking position and impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not specify any driver errors beyond failure to yield. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eliot Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary error noted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

A sedan traveling east was rear-ended by a stopped SUV in Queens. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female SUV driver stopped in traffic on 70 Street in Queens was rear-ended by a sedan traveling east. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end collisions in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 19-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a solo sedan crash on the Long Island Expressway. The vehicle struck head-on at the center front end. The driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speeds.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The driver was the sole occupant of a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling west when the vehicle impacted head-on at the center front end. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. Injuries included chest trauma and whiplash, with the driver conscious at the scene. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 PREVO bus traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2018 Chevrolet sedan going straight ahead. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. The collision point was the center back end of the bus hitting the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing 80 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 80 Street in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 Nissan SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05