Middle Village Bleeds While Leaders Hide

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 67th Road in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian in the lower leg. The victim suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on 67th Road in Queens. A pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants. The report explicitly identifies driver error—failure to yield—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A bus struck a 16-year-old e-bike rider turning left on Metropolitan Avenue. The teen was ejected, suffering arm and hand injuries. Police cite bus driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a westbound bus collided with a 16-year-old male e-bike rider making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue. The impact ejected the rider, leaving him with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, showing the bus driver did not yield to the turning e-bike. The teen was operating under a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped passenger was ejected and injured during a collision on 63 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a southbound moped. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:53 on 63 Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A vehicle was making a left turn westbound when it collided head-on with a southbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped sustained center front end damage. The 19-year-old female passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' by the vehicle driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported on the turning vehicle. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central causes of the serious injury to the vulnerable moped passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.

• State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-23

City will build protected bike lanes and new sidewalks on Cypress Avenue. Jersey barriers will shield cyclists from highway traffic. Pedestrians and riders get a safer shot at Highland Park. The stretch has seen nearly 100 injuries in three years. Danger meets concrete.

On August 23, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a project to install protected bike lanes and new sidewalks along Cypress Avenue, connecting to Ridgewood Reservoir. The plan, presented to Queens Community Board 5 in June, calls for a two-way cycle path protected by jersey barriers and sidewalk expansions between Cooper Avenue and Cypress Hills Street. The matter summary states: 'Protected bike lanes and built-out sidewalks are coming to Cypress Avenue to provide a safe connection to Highland Park.' Council Member Bob Holden, usually a cycling skeptic, supports the project. His spokesperson said, 'This particular lane benefits those biking to and from the Ridgewood Reservoir and addresses a broader quality of life issue along Cypress Avenue.' Advocates like Bree Mobley of Ridgewood Riders back the plan, citing the area's crash history—166 crashes, 99 injuries in three years. The project targets a corridor marked by high injury and death rates, aiming to shield vulnerable road users from relentless traffic.

• New Protected Bike Lanes Will Connect to Ridgewood Reservoir, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-23

A 72-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused a concussion and left the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 69 Street and Eliot Avenue in Queens at 5:39 AM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2011 Jeep SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report focuses on the vehicle's movement and impact location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

An e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a rear-end collision on Alderton Street. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Alderton Street at 9:29 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The collision involved the e-scooter being struck from behind, with the point of impact recorded as the center back end of the scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and close following distances in motorized vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A one-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn in Queens. The child suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s oversized size and limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on 75 Street in Queens made a right turn and struck a one-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The child was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to account for the oversized vehicle and limited visibility as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Ford pick-up truck. The pedestrian’s location and action—playing in the roadway—are noted, but the report highlights the vehicle’s size and obstructed view as primary causes. No pedestrian fault or safety equipment issues are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 57-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 63 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07