Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flushing?
Flushing Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen
East Flushing: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025
Broken Bodies, Broken Streets
East Flushing does not bleed all at once. It bleeds in slow motion. Since 2022, two people have died and twelve have been seriously hurt in crashes here. In the last twelve months alone, ninety-six neighbors were injured. Seven of them were left with life-changing wounds. No one calls it a crisis, but the numbers do not lie.
Just weeks ago, a woman crossing Kissena Boulevard with the signal was struck and crushed in the crosswalk. She survived, but the street did not forgive her for walking. On June 5th, an 83-year-old man was trapped and left unconscious after a collision on 155th Street. These are not isolated events. They are the drumbeat of daily life here.
The Human Cost
A bus jumps the curb. A pole falls. Eight people are hurt. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said Samantha Hart. The city calls these minor injuries. For the people on that bus, the word means nothing.
Another rider, Ken Baur, remembers the moment: “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus.” He was lucky.
Leadership: Steps Forward, Steps Back
Council Member Sandra Ung has co-sponsored bills for speed humps, raised crosswalks, and better lighting. These are steps, but small ones. She was absent when the Council voted to end jaywalking penalties—a law that finally put the burden back on drivers, not walkers. Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, pushing for speed limiters on repeat offenders. Assembly Member Ron Kim has called out dangerous streets after a child was killed in Flushing. But the pace is slow. The blood dries before the next bill moves.
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash here could have been prevented. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Do not wait for another neighbor to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does East Flushing sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in East Flushing?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ How many people have been seriously hurt or killed in East Flushing lately?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-12
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- BMW Crash Hurls Passengers, Sparks Fire, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20
- File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16
- Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30
- Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-18
- Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10
- City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
- Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28
Other Representatives
District 40
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East Flushing East Flushing sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 40, SD 16, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flushing
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council targets sidewalk blockades. DOT must clear stoop line stands before licenses. No stand can choke the path. Pedestrian flow comes first. Ung leads the push. Streets stay open. Sidewalks stay safe.
Bill Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, it demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The bill’s title states: 'approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must confirm stands do not block pedestrian movement, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if near a narrowing structure, a site visit. Ung sponsors the measure. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
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File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
-
File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
-
File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
2Queens Crash Injures Two in Pickup-SUV Collision▸Two occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. A pickup truck and an SUV collided head-on at Holly Avenue. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Holly Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 pickup truck traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two female drivers, both licensed in New York, were involved. The pickup truck carried two occupants: the 29-year-old female driver and a 23-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot areas, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.
Two Sedans Collide on Laburnum Avenue▸A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Council targets sidewalk blockades. DOT must clear stoop line stands before licenses. No stand can choke the path. Pedestrian flow comes first. Ung leads the push. Streets stay open. Sidewalks stay safe.
Bill Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, it demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The bill’s title states: 'approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must confirm stands do not block pedestrian movement, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if near a narrowing structure, a site visit. Ung sponsors the measure. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
- File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
-
File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
-
File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
2Queens Crash Injures Two in Pickup-SUV Collision▸Two occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. A pickup truck and an SUV collided head-on at Holly Avenue. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Holly Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 pickup truck traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two female drivers, both licensed in New York, were involved. The pickup truck carried two occupants: the 29-year-old female driver and a 23-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot areas, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.
Two Sedans Collide on Laburnum Avenue▸A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
-
File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
-
File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
- File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
Int 0457-2024Ung Supports Safety Boosting DOT Approval for Stoop Licenses▸Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
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File Int 0457-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-28
2Queens Crash Injures Two in Pickup-SUV Collision▸Two occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. A pickup truck and an SUV collided head-on at Holly Avenue. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Holly Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 pickup truck traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two female drivers, both licensed in New York, were involved. The pickup truck carried two occupants: the 29-year-old female driver and a 23-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot areas, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.
Two Sedans Collide on Laburnum Avenue▸A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Council moves to block sidewalk choke points. DOT must approve stoop line stands. No stand can squeeze walkers. Site visits required near sidewalk pinch points. Ung leads. Pedestrians get space. No more blind spots.
Int 0457-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Sandra Ung, the bill demands written DOT approval before any stoop line stand license is issued or renewed. The matter title states: 'department of transportation approval prior to issuing or renewing a stoop line stand license.' DOT must ensure stands do not block pedestrian flow, factoring in sidewalk crowding and, if needed, site visits. If a stand sits within 10 feet of a structure that narrows the sidewalk, a site visit is mandatory. Ung sponsors. The bill aims to keep sidewalks clear for people, not obstacles.
- File Int 0457-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28
2Queens Crash Injures Two in Pickup-SUV Collision▸Two occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. A pickup truck and an SUV collided head-on at Holly Avenue. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Holly Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 pickup truck traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two female drivers, both licensed in New York, were involved. The pickup truck carried two occupants: the 29-year-old female driver and a 23-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot areas, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.
Two Sedans Collide on Laburnum Avenue▸A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Two occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. A pickup truck and an SUV collided head-on at Holly Avenue. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Holly Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 pickup truck traveling east and a 2019 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the pickup truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. Two female drivers, both licensed in New York, were involved. The pickup truck carried two occupants: the 29-year-old female driver and a 23-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot areas, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victims' actions.
Two Sedans Collide on Laburnum Avenue▸A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A southbound sedan struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on Laburnum Avenue. The impact injured the driver of one vehicle, causing concussion and lower leg trauma. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laburnum Avenue at 12:56 PM. A 2018 Toyota sedan traveling south collided head-on with a 2022 BMW sedan making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of one sedan, a 53-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash involved two sedans and a third vehicle stopped in traffic, which was not involved in the collision.
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13
S 2714Liu votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
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File S 2714,
Open States,
Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.
Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.
- File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver▸Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Two sedans collided on Auburndale Lane. A 33-year-old woman behind the wheel was hurt in the leg and foot. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 20:20 on Auburndale Lane near Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 33-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of another. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver error tied to alcohol. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 0037-2024Ung co-sponsors bill raising e-bike sidewalk fines, worsening street safety.▸Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
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File Int 0037-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
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File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.
Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.
- File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
-
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30
S 6808Liu votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
-
File S 6808,
Open States,
Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
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The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.
Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.
- File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30
Rozic Supports Transit Funding Despite Harmful Toll Rebates▸State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
-
The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
-
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
State lawmakers unlocked millions from the Outer Borough Transportation Account. The money will fund toll rebates and transit projects. Some cash backs driving. Some boosts buses. Advocates push for more bus service. Riders need better, faster, safer options now.
Bill: Outer Borough Transportation Account (OBTA) funding allocation. Status: Active as of January 24, 2024. Committee: State legislature, with final approval by the Capital Program Review Board. The OBTA, created in 2018, collects a taxi surcharge as 'Phase I' of congestion pricing. The first $300 million funded subway repairs; the next $50 million now goes to projects chosen by state legislators and the governor. The bill summary notes, 'A special fund created in 2018 to pay for transportation 'carrots' intended to counteract the supposed stick of congestion pricing finally has a balance of tens of millions of dollars.' Assembly Member Nily Rozic (D-Queens) secured restored Q46 bus service. Lisa Daglian of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA called for a weekly City Ticket. Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance demanded better bus service, saying, 'The most important thing is better bus service.' The fund will shape how New Yorkers travel as congestion pricing nears.
- The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-24
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
-
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A 23-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after an SUV hit her while crossing an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Sanford Avenue in Queens at 10:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing the street when a 2011 Kia SUV traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing without signal or crosswalk indication.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
-
Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
-
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Bus Hits Elderly Man on Slippery Parsons Boulevard▸A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A bus struck a 74-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard. The man suffered severe facial injuries. Slippery pavement and blocked views played a role. The crash left the pedestrian incoherent at the scene.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Parsons Boulevard struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 45 Avenue. The man was crossing when the bus hit him, causing severe facial fractures and leaving him incoherent. The report lists pavement slippery and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage, and the driver was proceeding straight ahead. The report highlights how road conditions and visibility issues contributed to the crash.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Drunk Driving Crackdown▸NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
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Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend,
amny.com,
Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.
On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.
- Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28
Two Sedans Collide on 149 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
Two sedans crashed on 149 Street. The left side of one car hit the front of the other. A 28-year-old female driver suffered a facial contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 149 Street. The impact struck the left side doors of a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east and the front center of a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling south. A 28-year-old female driver in the Hyundai was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
-
Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
- Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Oak Avenue Crash▸A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision on Oak Avenue. The scooter’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter on Oak Avenue collided with an unspecified vehicle. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inexperience as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured party was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
Driver Slumps, Crashes Into Parked Sedan▸A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.
A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.
A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.