Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Forest Hills?
Forest Hills Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall
Forest Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
One death. Five serious injuries. 631 people hurt. That is the toll of traffic violence in Forest Hills since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are bodies broken, lives changed. In the last year alone, 212 people were injured here. Four suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same again. No one died in the last twelve months, but luck will not hold.
Who Pays the Price
Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. An 18-year-old was killed by an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. A 16-year-old girl, crossing with the light, was struck by a bus on Yellowstone Boulevard. A cyclist’s face was torn open in a crash with a van on 108th Street. These are not rare events—they are the drumbeat of daily life in Forest Hills. See the data.
The Vehicles That Wound and Kill
SUVs, sedans, trucks, buses, bikes, mopeds. In Forest Hills, SUVs and cars caused the only death and most serious injuries. Trucks and buses left two people with life-altering wounds. Bikes and mopeds hurt others. The street does not forgive mistakes, and the biggest machines do the most harm.
What Has Been Done—And What Hasn’t
Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. The city touts new speed limits, more cameras, and intersection redesigns. But in Forest Hills, the carnage continues. The numbers do not move fast enough. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it here. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they are installed. The rest of the streets are left to chance.
The Call
This is not fate. Every injury, every death, is preventable. Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit, build real protection for people on foot and bike, and keep the cameras running. Do not wait for another body in the road. Take action now.
Citations
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District 28
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 29
71-19 80th Street, Suite 8-303, Glendale, NY 11385
718-544-8800
250 Broadway, Suite 1840, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6981
District 15
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Forest Hills Forest Hills sits in Queens, Precinct 112, District 29, AD 28, SD 15, Queens CB6.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Forest Hills
Unlicensed Motorscooter Rider Slams Sedan, Leg Crushed▸A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
3Inexperienced SUV Driver Rear-Ends Vehicle on LIE▸Steel crumpled on the Long Island Expressway. An SUV slammed into another from behind. The young driver’s neck snapped forward, pain blooming beneath the belt. He stayed awake, but something inside broke, crushed by inexperience and speed.
A collision occurred on the westbound Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs, according to the police report. A young man driving an SUV struck another SUV from behind, causing significant front-end damage to his vehicle and rear-end damage to the other. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'His neck snapped forward. The belt held. He stayed awake. But something inside gave way, crushed beneath steel and inexperience.' Two occupants were injured, both suffering whiplash, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited. The focus remains on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause of the crash.
3Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸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.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
3Inexperienced SUV Driver Rear-Ends Vehicle on LIE▸Steel crumpled on the Long Island Expressway. An SUV slammed into another from behind. The young driver’s neck snapped forward, pain blooming beneath the belt. He stayed awake, but something inside broke, crushed by inexperience and speed.
A collision occurred on the westbound Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs, according to the police report. A young man driving an SUV struck another SUV from behind, causing significant front-end damage to his vehicle and rear-end damage to the other. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'His neck snapped forward. The belt held. He stayed awake. But something inside gave way, crushed beneath steel and inexperience.' Two occupants were injured, both suffering whiplash, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited. The focus remains on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause of the crash.
3Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸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
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Steel crumpled on the Long Island Expressway. An SUV slammed into another from behind. The young driver’s neck snapped forward, pain blooming beneath the belt. He stayed awake, but something inside broke, crushed by inexperience and speed.
A collision occurred on the westbound Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs, according to the police report. A young man driving an SUV struck another SUV from behind, causing significant front-end damage to his vehicle and rear-end damage to the other. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'His neck snapped forward. The belt held. He stayed awake. But something inside gave way, crushed beneath steel and inexperience.' Two occupants were injured, both suffering whiplash, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited. The focus remains on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause of the crash.
3Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸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.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸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.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸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.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
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
Int 0745-2024Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸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.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
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
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
3Multi-Vehicle Collision on Long Island Expressway▸Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Sedan Left Turn▸An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.
A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.
Distracted Driver Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian▸A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Food Truck Injuring Passenger▸A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
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
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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
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
S 9752Addabbo votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
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
S 9752Comrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.▸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.
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File S 9752,
Open States,
Published 2024-06-07
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
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
S 8607Hevesi votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸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.
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File S 8607,
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