May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 18 - Albany stalls on S5602. The mayor stays quiet. Speed cameras hang in the balance. Some senators push for 24/7 enforcement. Others hedge. Council members want camera cash for roads. The clock runs out. Streets stay dangerous. Lives hang on the vote.

Senate bill S5602, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes, would expand New York City’s speed camera program to 24/7 operation. The legislative session nears its end with no clear action. State Sen. Jabari Brisport supports the bill, calling for round-the-clock enforcement. Sen. John Liu backs maintaining cameras but won’t commit to S5602. Some City Council members demand that camera revenue fund local road improvements. Assembly Member Dick Gottfried doubts the Council will send the required home rule message in time, while Assembly Member William Magnarelli promises to advance the bill if they do. Mayor Adams’ team claims safety was discussed in Albany, but the mayor himself stayed silent. The bill faces opposition over increased penalties and insurance notifications. Without action, the city’s speed cameras—and the safety of its streets—are at risk.

• ALBANY NOTEBOOK: Mayor Treks Upstate, But Speed Cameras are Still at Risk of Expiring, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-18

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 10 - City Hall fumbled in Albany. Traffic camera renewal hangs by a thread. Lawmakers cite weak outreach. Speed and red light cameras may go dark. Vulnerable New Yorkers face rising danger. The mayor’s team scrambles, but time runs out.

On May 10, 2022, critics blasted Mayor Eric Adams’ Albany efforts to secure key NYC priorities, including the renewal and expansion of speed and red light camera programs. The matter, covered in the article 'Critics slam Eric Adams’ Albany efforts on NYC priorities,' highlights City Hall’s inconsistent lobbying as the legislative session neared its end. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez was sent to push for stalled camera legislation, but lawmakers like State Sen. John Liu said the mayor’s direct engagement was lacking. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, mentioned in the coverage, is a key Albany figure. The bill’s fate remains uncertain. If the cameras expire, enforcement near schools vanishes, exposing pedestrians and cyclists to greater risk. The city’s last-minute push may not be enough to protect its most vulnerable road users.

• Critics slam Eric Adams’ Albany efforts on NYC priorities, nypost.com, Published 2022-05-10

May 9 - A motorcycle struck a sedan on 168 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a traffic control disregard by one driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 168 Street in Queens between a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim beyond the driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - Two sedans crashed at 172 Street. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions. The male driver had elbow and arm injuries. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 172 Street. The male driver, 33, suffered contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The female driver, 60, sustained chest bruises. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with failure to yield right-of-way by the male driver. The female driver's contributing factors were unspecified. The vehicles impacted at their front ends, with damage to the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left front quarter panel of the Kia. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.

A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A 41-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and concussion in Queens. The crash happened during a left turn on Union Turnpike. The driver was distracted and faced tire failure. No ejection occurred. The vehicle front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan driver in Queens was injured while making a left turn on Union Turnpike. The 41-year-old male driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with tire failure or inadequate tires. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction combined with mechanical issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A sedan turned left at 164th and Jewel. Metal slammed into a 64-year-old woman’s head as she crossed with the signal. Blood spilled. She stayed conscious. The car’s front end crumpled. She fell. The street held her pain.

A sedan making a left turn at the corner of 164th Street and Jewel Avenue in Queens struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “A sedan turned left. A 64-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal struck her head. Blood ran.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The car’s center front end was damaged in the impact. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the driver failed to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Mar 2 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02

Feb 18 - Two sedans slammed together at 171 Street and 76 Avenue. Both women behind the wheel were hurt. One struck her head. The other’s knee and leg took the blow. Distraction and ignored signals fueled the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 171 Street and 76 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 20 and 29, suffered injuries. The younger driver had a head injury and shock. The older driver sustained knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors for both drivers. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash impact struck the center front end of one car and the left side doors of the other. No passengers were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-02-01

Jan 16 - A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.

On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks, gothamist.com, Published 2022-01-16