No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

May 20 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

May 15 - Motorcycle struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk on Northern Blvd. Pedestrian suffered head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite traffic control disregard and improper turn.

A motorcycle hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Northern Blvd and Prince St in Queens. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was also injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was unconscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - A garbage truck hit an e-bike at Union Street and 32nd Avenue. The cyclist lost a leg. The truck kept going straight. The bike was demolished. The street stayed quiet. Blood on the asphalt.

A garbage truck and an e-bike collided at Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens. The 35-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a leg amputation. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The e-bike was demolished. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 11 - SUV struck moped at Union Street and 32nd Avenue. Two 15-year-old boys on moped thrown, one ejected, both hurt. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets left blood and metal.

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Union Street at 32nd Avenue in Queens left two 15-year-old boys injured. According to the police report, the crash involved a Porsche SUV and a JIAJU moped. The moped driver and passenger were both injured, with one ejected and suffering chest injuries, the other partially ejected with head trauma. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet use is mentioned as a factor. The SUV sustained front-end damage. The crash underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - Two cars collided on Roosevelt Ave. Both drivers lost consciousness. One suffered chest injuries. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Illness struck behind the wheel. Streets bore the cost.

A crash on Roosevelt Ave at Main St in Queens involved a station wagon and a sedan. According to the police report, both drivers lost consciousness due to illness. One driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered chest injuries. The other driver, age 45, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Illnes' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the center front of the SUV and the rear bumper of the sedan. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose control due to medical emergencies.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - Two box trucks collided on Prince Street. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal met flesh. System failed to protect.

Two box trucks crashed on Prince Street at 36th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one driver was injured in the knee and foot, suffering abrasions. The crash involved both trucks traveling north, with one parked and the other going straight. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the injured driver's condition.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 4 - Two SUVs crashed on Van Wyck Expressway. Alcohol and failure to yield drove the impact. Passengers and drivers suffered head, neck, and arm injuries. Pain and bruises marked the aftermath.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash. Multiple occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured—some with head and neck trauma, others with arm contusions. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left several people conscious but in pain, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A driver ran a red. He sped through Queens. He hit Justin Diaz, heading to work. Diaz died. The driver, Michael Peña, faced jail, then release. The family mourns. The street remains dangerous. The system moves on.

NY Daily News reported on May 2, 2025, that Michael Peña, a former firefighter, was released from jail after being charged in a fatal crash. Police said Peña drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light, t-boning Justin Diaz near LaGuardia Airport. Peña had a history of 25 school-zone speeding tickets. The article quotes Diaz's brother: "We're sick, angry, disgusted." Peña was charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusing a breath test. The release followed an appellate judge's decision, despite community outrage. The case highlights persistent dangers from high-speed driving and repeated violations, raising questions about enforcement and bail decisions.

• Red Light Crash Kills Airport Worker, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-02

May 1 - A man crossed Linden Boulevard. A black car hit him and fled. Another car ran over him. He died in the hospital. The first driver vanished. The second stayed. Police search. The street stayed open. Blood on the asphalt.

Patch reported on May 1, 2025, that Christopher Gayton, 62, was killed at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street in Queens. He was struck by an eastbound black vehicle whose driver fled, then run over by a 2024 Ford Edge. The Ford's driver remained at the scene. Police said, 'Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.' No charges have been filed. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-lane arterial roads and the ongoing risks for pedestrians in Queens. No arrests have been made.

• Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 29 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - SUV turned right on Parsons. Struck a man in the crosswalk. His head hit. His body crushed. Driver failed to yield. Streets did not protect him.

A westbound SUV turned right from Parsons Blvd onto Beech Ave and struck a 48-year-old man crossing in the marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian was conscious but suffered head and crush injuries. The driver, age 64, failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The report states: “He failed to yield.” The pedestrian was following the crosswalk. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and improper turning—documented in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - E-bike slams front-first on Northern Boulevard. Young man’s face bleeds under his helmet. He stays conscious. The street falls silent but for him.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street crashed, suffering severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, the rider was conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact struck the center front of the e-bike, causing deep cuts to the rider’s face. No other vehicles or people were involved, and the street was quiet except for the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A Yamaha motorcycle hit Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before dawn. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider stayed. The street stayed open. The city stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was killed crossing Myrtle Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens around 2:20 a.m. A 34-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle northbound in the center lane struck her. Police said, "The motorcyclist remained at the scene." Henderson was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The crash highlights the persistent risk for pedestrians on wide, high-speed corridors like Woodhaven Boulevard. No information was provided about charges or contributing factors, but the fatal impact underscores the dangers faced by people crossing major city streets.

• Motorcycle Kills Pedestrian On Woodhaven Blvd, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21