No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Jul 10 - A 27-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made an improper U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The crash caused pain and shock. Police cited improper passing and turning by the sedan as contributing factors in Queens at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and was not ejected, but suffered significant injury. No damage was reported to either vehicle despite the impact occurring at the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - Transit advocates and unions demand a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. Mayor Adams stalls. Council Members Hudson and Joseph back the plan. Riders wait. Buses crawl. Working-class New Yorkers bear the brunt. The city delays. Streets stay dangerous. Justice deferred.

On July 10, 2024, a coalition of transit advocates and labor unions renewed calls for a Flatbush Avenue bus lane. The campaign, not tied to a specific council bill, has drawn support from Council Members Crystal Hudson and Rita Joseph. The matter, described as a 'no-brainer solution,' highlights slow bus speeds—often under 5 mph—and the urgent need for safer, faster transit. Jolyse Race of Riders Alliance stressed the economic justice at stake, noting bus riders earn half as much as car owners. Mayor Eric Adams has withheld support, citing community engagement and raising concerns about gentrification. The Department of Transportation's plans have stalled under his administration. Healthcare workers and union leaders spoke of missed shifts and unreliable service. Advocates now plan to survey bus riders to show support. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the campaign centers the needs of vulnerable bus riders and pedestrians.

• Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

Jul 9 - An e-scooter driver in Queens was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding. The 33-year-old male was semiconscious after the crash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no vehicle damage or impact details were recorded.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 1:25 AM. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report states the driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The vehicle, an e-scooter traveling east and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified in the report. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the lack of recorded collision damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - Two sedans collided at Blossom Avenue in Queens. Both drivers and a child passenger suffered injuries. The crash involved improper turning, failure to yield, and driver distraction. Injuries included neck and back trauma, leaving victims in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blossom Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was traveling straight. The report cites driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A 9-year-old rear passenger was injured with back trauma and shock, secured by a lap belt. Both female drivers were injured—one with neck injuries and shock, the other with unknown injuries and shock. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the U-turning sedan and the right front bumper of the straight-traveling sedan. The report highlights driver errors as primary contributing factors without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 68-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining pain and shock at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Union Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens around 7:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV at the time. The collision highlights a failure of the driver to yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A Toyota sedan turned left on 32nd Avenue and struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the light. The car’s front bumper caught her head-on. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. Driver inattention marked the crash.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old woman was crossing 32nd Avenue at an intersection, walking with the signal, when a Toyota sedan making a left turn struck her head-on. The report states the vehicle’s front bumper hit her directly, causing severe bleeding from her head. The woman remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was reportedly distracted at the time of the collision. The police narrative confirms the pedestrian was crossing with the light, emphasizing that driver error—specifically distraction—led to the impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - An e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries in a Queens crash. The collision occurred on 41 Avenue, with impact to the bike's center back end. Police cite pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on 41 Avenue in Queens at 3:30 p.m. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and the e-bike, which was traveling east and impacted at the center back end. The report attributes the contributing factor to "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion on the part of the vulnerable road user. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the report. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. The data reveals a collision scenario where the rider’s confusion played a role, underscoring risks faced by cyclists in Queens traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A moped traveling north on Main Street hit a 16-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The teen suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Main Street in Queens struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The moped’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not cited for any contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A 24-year-old man suffered back contusions in a Queens collision involving a tow truck and two SUVs. The impact centered on the back ends of parked vehicles. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens near 127-27 Willets Point Boulevard involving a tow truck and two parked SUVs. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles. A 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining back contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The vehicles involved included a licensed tow truck driver from New Jersey and two parked SUVs from New York. The pedestrian's role and injury are documented, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face in multi-vehicle collisions even when vehicles are stationary or moving slowly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - City hall wants to strip red tape from open streets. The plan slashes insurance demands and trains new groups. Advocates say high costs and paperwork choke car-free events. The move could revive lost corridors and let more New Yorkers reclaim the road.

On June 18, 2024, Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu released a report proposing major reforms to New York City's open streets program. The plan, highlighted in the report 'Realm of Possibility,' aims to 'lift some of the bureaucratic and cost hurdles faced by the largely volunteer open streets groups.' Key elements include lowering or waiving liability insurance for small events, standardizing maintenance agreements, and launching a 'Public Space Academy' to train organizers. Jim Burke, organizer for 34th Avenue, called for removing barriers to make the program equitable. Gib Veconi of Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council and Jackson Chabot of Open Plans both praised the reforms, citing burdensome permit processes and high costs as threats to open streets. The proposal responds to advocates' warnings that city policies have stifled car-free spaces, risking the loss of vital corridors for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Someday, You May be Able to Activate Open Streets with Fewer City Hurdles, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

Jun 16 - A 66-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed 33 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2015 Acura SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, was making a left turn on 33 Avenue when it struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, and the vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated knee. Police cited the sedan driver for following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended an e-bike on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 8:00 PM. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries to his knee and lower leg, including fractures and dislocation. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's failure to maintain distance. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no rider error was cited. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, confirming a rear-end crash dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A Ford SUV turned left at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue. A woman on a bike, age sixty-three, pedaled west. Steel struck flesh. She flew, her head hit pavement. She died alone, her bicycle twisted beside her.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV was making a left turn at the corner of 41st Avenue and Bowne Street in Queens when it struck a 63-year-old woman riding her bicycle westbound. The report states the SUV's driver was inattentive or distracted at the moment of impact. The cyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The narrative notes, 'Her head struck pavement. She died there, alone on the asphalt, her bike crumpled beside her.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention, especially during turning movements at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

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

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

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

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

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

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.

• Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

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

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

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

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

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

Jun 6 - Top city officials broke ranks with Mayor Adams. They demanded congestion pricing after Governor Hochul’s sudden halt. MTA board members, planners, and transit chiefs warned of lost funding and stalled projects. They called the suspension a blow to transit and public safety.

On June 6, 2024, New York City officials issued strong statements supporting congestion pricing after Governor Hochul suspended the plan. The matter, titled 'City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul,' saw Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, MTA board member Midori Valdivia, City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick, DOT Chief of Staff Ryan Lynch, and public space czar Ya-Ting Liu all speak out. Valdivia warned, 'today it was announced, without MTA Board consultation, the cancellation of projects such as the Second Avenue Subway Phase II, our accessibility program... and a fully zero-emission bus fleet.' Joshi declared, 'It needs to happen now.' Garodnick cited a 'significant hole' in the MTA budget. Liu called congestion pricing 'the only policy' for transit and traffic. The New York City Independent Budget Office also warned of economic harm and delayed improvements. Mayor Adams, once a supporter, deferred to the governor, leaving vulnerable road users without promised transit upgrades.

• City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

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

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