Sep 15 - A 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Jewel Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver proceeded straight ahead, colliding front-center with the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Jewel Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed female from North Carolina, was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, indicating direct impact. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle movements through intersections, even when pedestrians comply with crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - Intro 941 would gut New York’s citizen idling enforcement. The bill slashes bounties, lets the city ban whistleblowers, and carves out new loopholes for polluters. Critics warn it will silence the public and let engines poison streets unchecked.

Intro 941, sponsored by Council Member James Gennaro and drafted with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), is under City Council debate as of September 13, 2024. The bill, titled 'Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement,' would give the city broad power to disqualify public participants from reporting idling, reduce fines for vehicles with anti-idling tech, and halve citizen bounties. It also allows school buses to idle up to 15 minutes and imposes a new code of conduct for enforcers. The Adams administration supports capping bounties but wants higher fines. Opponents, including the New York Clean Air Collective, say the bill 'weaponizes rules that chill participation' and will 'watch while companies like Con Ed, Verizon, and Amazon steal New York’s breath.' The Council is preparing for a hearing as debate intensifies.

• Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-13

Aug 18 - A 73-year-old woman crashed her sedan in Queens. Driver inattention caused the front-end smash. She suffered neck injuries but stayed conscious. No other people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets silent.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old woman driving a 2024 Volvo sedan crashed on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 16:20. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The sedan took damage to its center front end. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved or injured. The police report points to driver error as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Jul 29 - An SUV driver, distracted, crashed into a parked sedan on Utopia Parkway. The impact left the driver in shock and injured. The parked car took the hit. Driver inattention led to this collision.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 14:31. An SUV, traveling west, struck the center back end of a parked sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No contributing factors are listed for the parked vehicle or its occupants. This crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction, as detailed in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - Senator John Liu slams the MTA’s Queens bus overhaul. He says cuts will strand riders, raise costs, and choke access. Liu demands answers. Riders face longer waits, more transfers, and higher fares. The MTA claims better service. Riders see only risk.

On July 22, 2024, State Senator John Liu, representing District 16 and serving on the Senate's transportation committee, publicly opposed the MTA’s pending redesign of Queens bus routes. In a letter to MTA CEO Janno Lieber, Liu wrote, 'I demand the MTA explain how this plan is overall an increase and expansion of bus service in Queens as opposed to an actually disguised cost reduction measure.' Liu highlighted the planned elimination of the QM3 bus and reductions to the QM5, warning of increased wait times and higher fares for commuters. He argued that rerouting and service cuts would isolate seniors, strand students, and hurt businesses. Liu’s stance: the redesign prioritizes cost-cutting over real improvements. The MTA insists the plan means more and faster service, but Liu and local riders remain unconvinced. No safety analyst assessment was provided.

• Queens pol pushes back against MTA plans to redesign borough bus routes, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-22

Jul 20 - A sedan turning left on 164 Street struck a woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered leg fractures. A rear passenger in the car was also hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 2006 Mercedes sedan making a left turn on 164 Street at 65 Avenue in Queens struck a 36-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. A 57-year-old rear passenger in the sedan was also injured, reporting back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this was not cited as a cause. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 164 Place. One driver hurt, back bruised. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 164 Place near 81 Avenue in Queens at 3:35 PM. The crash left a 32-year-old male driver with a back contusion. Both vehicles, a BMW and a Chevrolet, were traveling straight—one west, one north—when they struck at the BMW’s left front and the Chevrolet’s center front. Police cite driver inattention or distraction as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report notes both drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739844 - 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

Jun 24 - A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after a sedan struck him at an intersection in Queens. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel late at night. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling east on 164 Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 73 Avenue around 11:30 p.m. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, causing head injuries and abrasions to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, described as performing 'other actions' at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735582 - 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 9 - A 66-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan in Queens. The impact hit the vehicle's left front bumper, injuring the pedestrian's lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens near 71-32 168 Street. The collision occurred at 10:00 AM when a northbound 2017 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections and the impact of vehicle movements in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A distracted SUV driver struck a 49-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling north on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV was entering a parked position and impacted the bike’s left side, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 17:07. A 49-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured when a 2007 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, collided with him. The SUV was entering a parked position and struck the e-bike on the left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left side doors and unspecified damage to the e-bike. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - 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 - 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 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 - 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